Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Mumbai Police Rescue 65-Year-Old Woman From Fifth-Floor Peril
A 65-year-old woman in Vikhroli was in danger near the fifth floor of a building.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Pansare noticed her during his morning walk.
He quickly called the police for help.
Other police officers and a security-force member reached the building.
Together, they brought the woman to safety.
Police later counselled her and offered guidance.
Mumbai Police said people in an emergency can call 112.
The report also mentioned a separate airport death involving a chauffeur who police said had been struggling with kidney disease and depression.
A 65-year-old woman was safely rescued while allegedly attempting to jump from a fifth-floor building in Vikhroli, Mumbai.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Pansare of Powai Police Station spotted the woman during his morning walk and alerted the police Control Room.
Police Inspector Gadade, personnel Sudham Binnar and Maharashtra Security Force jawan Rathod helped coordinate the rescue.
The woman was counselled after the incident, and Mumbai Police urged people needing emergency assistance to call 112.
Separately, police said chauffeur Pramod Jadhav died after allegedly jumping inside Mumbai International Airport, with a suicide note reportedly citing his health struggles.
- Who
- A 65-year-old woman was rescued by Assistant Sub-Inspector Pansare and a team including Police Inspector Gadade, Sudham Binnar and Maharashtra Security Force jawan Rathod.
- What
- Police intervened to stop the woman from allegedly jumping from the fifth floor of a building.
- When
- The rescue was reported on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
- Where
- A building under Vikhroli Police Station’s jurisdiction in Vikhroli, Mumbai.
- Why
- The police team responded after Assistant Sub-Inspector Pansare saw the woman and alerted the Control Room; the articles do not state why she attempted the jump.
- Rescued person
- A 65-year-old woman
- Location
- Vikhroli, Mumbai
- Initial observer
- Assistant Sub-Inspector Pansare of Powai Police Station
- Rescue team
- Police Inspector Gadade, police personnel Sudham Binnar and Maharashtra Security Force jawan Rathod
- Follow-up
- The woman was counselled and provided guidance
- Emergency number
- 112
- Separate incident
- Police said chauffeur Pramod Jadhav died after allegedly jumping from a parking level at Mumbai International Airport