Mangaluru: In a heartbreaking incident late on Thursday night, a 15-year-old girl tragically lost her life after falling from the 12th floor of a high-rise residential building in Kuthar, under Ullal police limits.
The victim has been identified as Hiba, daughter of Dr Mamthaz Ahmad, a resident of the 18-storey apartment complex. The family lived on the 12th floor.
Initial accounts suggest that the fall occurred suddenly and under unclear circumstances. The incident took place late at night, and Hiba succumbed to injuries sustained from the fall.
Hiba was a class 10 student at a private school. The exact cause of the fall remains undetermined, and no conclusive evidence has emerged yet regarding whether it was accidental or involved other factors.
Ullal police have registered a case and begun a detailed investigation to understand the sequence of events leading to the tragedy. They are speaking with family members and residents to piece together what might have happened.
The incident has shocked the local community, and authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculation as the investigation proceeds.
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