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Industrialist Mohanlal Piramal attempts suicide

Mohanlal Piramal, head of the Piramal Group of Industries, allegedly attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head from his personal revolver at his Worli residence, police said on Friday.

The 69-year-old industrialist shot himself at around 3 p.m. on Thursday and was rushed to Breach Candy Hospital where his condition was stated to be critical as he was still unconscious, police said.

A suicide note, found in his room, stated that he wanted to end his life without giving any reason, they said.

Police suspect business problems to be a major reason behind the suicide attempt.

Piramal, who often stayed till late night at his office, had returned home early at around 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Around 3.15 p.m. a close relative and his servant heard gun shots from Piramal's room.

Piramal's wife, currently in the US, has been informed about the incident, police said.

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