IFS officer battling depression ends life by jumping from building in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 7: An officer of the Ministry of External Affairs passed away in the morning of March 07, 2025 in New Delhi, Ministry of External affairs said.  “The Ministry is providing all possible assistance to the family, and is in touch with the Delhi Police.

The Ministry stands with the family in this hour of grief and difficulty.  Further details are not being released bearing in mind the need to respect the family’s privacy in this time of bereavement.”

PTI adds, an Indian Foreign Services (IFS) officer ended his life by jumping from the fourth floor of a building in the Chanakyapuri area here on Friday, a police officer said. Police confirmed the death and said no foul play was suspected. Sources said the officer was undergoing treatment for depression and his mother was staying with him on the first floor of the MEA Society. "The deceased has been identified as Jitendra Rawat, aged 35 to 40 years. An investigation has been launched into the matter.