VADODARA: A 73-year-old businessman and his son ended life by jumping in front of a moving train in the city on Tuesday night. Dilip Dalal, who owns a plastic manufacturing factory, and his 43-year-old son Rashesh Dalal died on the spot. Some passers-by spotted the bodies and informed the railway authorities.
According to the railway police, Dilip and Rashesh were resident of Alkapuri area. “We have been told that Rashesh suffered from learning disability. On Tuesday night, Dilip and Rashesh left their home and boarded an autorickshaw. The duo reached Makarpura railway station by about 8 pm,” said B M Labana, railway police inspector, Vadodara.
The duo then walked about half-a-kilometre and saw a train arriving. “They jumped in front of Kochuveli-Bhavnagar Express. Their bodies were sent for post-mortem and then handed over to Dilip’s wife,” Labana added.
When asked about the reason behind their suicide, Labana told TOI, “We are yet to ascertain any reason as Dilip’s wife isn’t in condition to talk. The duo was from a well-to-do family but we are inquiring if the family was in any financial trouble.”
“Rashesh wasn’t mentally stable so it is possible that Dilip may be worried as to who will look after him so he decided to end the former’s life too. No note has been left by Dilip so we cannot ascertain the exact reason behind their extreme step,” Labana added.
The deceased stayed in Suvarnpuri society and Rashesh was the only son of Dilip Dalal.
