Former model Natasha Padbidri commits suicide

A 30-year-old former model on Sunday allegedly committed suicide at her residence in suburban Versova, police said.

Natasha Padbidri, who did a few modelling assignments some years ago, hanged herself by dupatta in the bedroom of her flat in Petricorn building this afternoon.

She was suffering from depression for some time, the police said.

Her family owns two flats in the building and the model stayed alone in one flat while her family lived in the other.

According to police, her brother knocked on her door but since there was no response, police were called.

Further probe is on.

Her death comes weeks after former supermodel Viveka Babaji was found dead under similar conditions at her flat in Mumbai. Babaji too was said to have been under depression.