Mumbai, Oct 20 (PTI) A well known real estate developer allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 23rd floor of a building in Mumbai, a police official said on Thursday.

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An investigation is on to ascertain the reason behind the extreme step taken by builder Paras Porwal, the official said without elaborating.

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The incident took place in the morning in Kalachowki area of central Mumbai following which police rushed to the spot, the official said.

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