Tragedy struck Ranchi’s Main Road late Thursday as celebrated builder Anurag Sarawgi leapt from his sixth-floor flat at Blair Apartment, ending his life in a fall that stunned the city. The news has cast a pall over the local business fraternity, where Sarawgi was revered for his contributions.
Preliminary reports detail that at approximately 11 PM, with his wife and children out of town in Tamil Nadu, Sarawgi jumped from the balcony. The severe injuries from the drop killed him on impact. Apartment staff and locals converged after the alarming sound, alerting authorities right away.
Responding swiftly, Hindpiri thana teams arrived alongside senior police leadership. The scene was examined by FSL technicians, who bagged evidence like his damaged cellphone. Postmortem arrangements were made at RIMS.
A resident maid noted his ascent to the floor with a cigarette, unaware of the impending doom. Overheard raised voices on a call added to the mystery.
Leading the Jokhiram-Durgadatt Group as managing partner, Sarawgi spearheaded icons such as JD Hi Street Mall and JD Cinemas, besides Goa’s JD Villa. His achievements marked him as a pillar of Ranchi’s growth.
Police are delving into motives—perhaps fiscal crunch, professional losses, domestic tensions, or psychological distress. Interrogations with kin and colleagues continue, bolstered by CCTV analysis. Suicide note status remains unverified.
Awaiting lab outcomes, this case compels reflection on the mental toll of ambition, reminding society to foster open dialogues on well-being.