Ranchi’s elite real estate sector is reeling from the suicide of Anurag Sarawgi, a key figure in the Jokhiram-Durgadatt Group. The well-known developer took his own life Thursday night by jumping from the sixth floor of Blair Apartment on Main Road, plunging the capital’s commercial circles into grief.
The incident occurred around 11 PM when Sarawgi, home alone while his family visited relatives in Tamil Nadu, made the fatal jump from his balcony. His body was discovered moments later by alert security personnel drawn by the noise of the fall. Instant death was confirmed due to the height.
Hindpiri police cordoned off the area, with top brass like the City SP on site. Forensic experts collected samples, including fragments of his broken phone, suggesting a tense call preceded the act. The corpse was dispatched to RIMS for autopsy.
Building residents, including a maid who last saw him with smoking materials, provided initial leads. Whispers of a loud argument on the phone surfaced from neighbors.
Sarawgi’s legacy includes transformative projects like JD Hi Street Mall, JD Cinemas in Ranchi, and luxury developments in Goa like JD Villa. His sudden departure raises questions about unseen stresses in his life.
A thorough probe is underway, grilling relatives, associates, and staff for insights into debts, disputes, or depression. Cameras captured the premises that night, and no note was found so far. Final answers hinge on forensic and medical reports.
As Ranchi mourns, this tragedy spotlights the fragility behind facades of success, urging support for those battling silent battles.