Reported by Bhaskar English
A 51-year-old Surat businessman died by suicide after drowning in the sea off Ubharat beach in Jalalpore taluka of Navsari district. Ashokkumar Gopaljibhai Balar, a resident of the Mota Varachha area of Surat, was involved in the horse-trading business.
The incident took place on the evening of 25 October. Maroli police registered a case of accidental death and launched an investigation.
According to the preliminary police investigation, Ashokkumar Balar sent a photo of a note and an audio recording to his paternal cousin, Dineshbhai Bhikhabbhai Balar, via WhatsApp on the day of the incident.
After sending the message, Ashokkumar left home without informing anyone. He reached Ubharat beach, where he drowned in the sea at around 5.30 pm. His family was devastated after learning of his death.
After Nareshbhai Gopaljibhai Balar reported the incident, Maroli police registered a case of accidental death. Assistant Sub-Inspector Pravinbhai Ratnabhai is conducting further investigation.
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