Woman found dead inside closed mall in Delhi; police probe suicide angle

A 25-year-old woman was found dead inside a closed mall in Delhi's Rajouri Garden, and police recovered a purported suicide note. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and other evidence while probing the case from all angles.While the recovery of the note points towards suicide, police said the investigation is being carried out from all possible angles to rule out any other possibility. (Representative image)A 25-year-old woman was found dead inside a closed shopping mall in Delhi's Rajouri Garden on Saturday afternoon, with police recovering a purported suicide note from the spot.Preliminary investigation suggests it is a case of suicide, though police said all angles are being probed.According to Delhi Police, the incident came to light at around 1 pm, following which officers reached the mall and took custody of the body. The deceased has been identified as a native of Dehradun who was pursuing her studies in Delhi.During the inspection of the scene, police recovered a purported suicide note from the deceased. According to officials, the note stated that she had been suffering from depression following the death of her mother. LEGAL PROCEDURES ARE UNDERWAYPolice said the body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further forensic and legal procedures are underway. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from the mall and speaking to people who may have been in contact with the woman before the incident.While the recovery of the note points towards suicide, police said the investigation is being carried out from all possible angles to rule out any other possibility. "The woman was a resident of Dehradun and was studying in Delhi. A suicide note has been recovered from the spot. Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide, but the matter is under investigation," a police official said.Further investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events leading to the woman's death.- EndsPublished By: Ritaban MisraPublished On: Aug 8, 2026 16:45 IST