A mum who fell to her death along with her husband and son from the balcony of their London apartment at a high-rise has been pictured for the first time. Aditi Paralkar, 46, plunged 400ft to her death along with Rakesh Pai, 47, and their son Sid, at the Highpoint tower block in Elephant and Castle on the morning of May 27.

According to the family members, both parents had studied at top universities in India before moving to London in the early 2000s, where they excelled in their careers. Both worked as consultants with Rakesh specialising in finance while Aditi held several senior roles in the construction industry.

A spokesperson said: “Detectives are investigating after three people died following a fall from height on Wednesday. At 7.29am officers, the London Ambulance Service, London’s Air Ambulance and the London Fire Brigade attended a high-rise block of flats on Churchyard Row, Elephant and Castle, following reports that people had fallen from height.

“At the scene, three people – a man, a woman and a child – were found to have sadly died, despite resuscitation attempts by first responders. Their deaths are currently being treated as unexpected. There were no other reported injuries. Work is underway to formally identify those who died.

“Their next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.” Police have urged anyone with information to come forward by calling 101 and quoting CAD 1613/27MAY.

The exact circumstances of the deaths will be determined at an inquest, although no date has yet been set.