Durban – Lawyer Theasan Pillay, 47, from attorneys Theasan Pillay and Associates has been found dead in his apartment on Solstice road in Umhlanga Ridge on Friday morning.
Private security company, Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) reported that they received a call at 11h34 on Friday from a relative requesting assistance after he made the gruesome discovery.
Rusa officers and paramedics on arrival found Pillay in his bedroom.
He had suffered stab wounds to his arm and chest.
“It was established that Pillay left a suicide note at his offices in Umhlanga prior to leaving the premises this morning. His employees discovered the note and called him. During a telephonic conversation he assured them that he was fine and needed some time alone. They then informed his family and requested that they check on his well-being.
His brother proceeded to his apartment and gained access with a set of spare keys when he made the discovery,” said Rusa.
Pillay’s death is being investigated by the police and updates will be shared as soon as they become available.
This is a developing story.
