CHENNAI: The city police are probing the death of a fisherman, who allegedly jumped to death from the fifth floor of a building in Tiruvottiyur.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that he was upset over his deteriorating health condition, said officials, adding that a detailed investigation was under way.
The deceased was identified as Saravanan (57) of Thiruchinakuppam near Tiruvottiyur. He lived with his family at the government quarters in Tiruvottiyur.
According to the police, Saravanan was suffering from a heart condition and had to stop going to work. Not being able to support his family made him upset, and he allegedly told his family members that he was being a burden on them.
On Tuesday morning, Saravanan went to the balcony of his house and jumped. Neighbours who noticed Saravanan lying in a pool of blood alerted the police authorities and moved him to the hospital where he was declared brought dead.