The heavy burden of administrative expectations turned fatal today as a dedicated clerk in the Mahendragarh-Narnaul DC office took his own life, leaving behind a scathing indictment of the local government hierarchy.
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The Incident: The deceased, identified as an employee in the revenue/clerical wing, was found at his residence. Family members discovered the body along with a suicide note that has now become the center of a police investigation.
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The Suicide Note: In the note, the clerk detailed specific instances where he was allegedly “humiliated” by seniors in front of colleagues. He claimed that despite fulfilling his duties, he was constantly threatened with memos and suspensions, making it impossible for him to cope with the mental stress.
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Union Reaction: News of the suicide spread rapidly, leading to a spontaneous strike at the DC office. The Haryana Civil Secretariat Brajesh Kumar Association and local clerical unions have stopped work, demanding:
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Registration of an FIR under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Abetment of Suicide).
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Suspension of the senior officials named in the note.
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Compensation and a government job for the next of kin.
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Administrative Stance: The Mahendragarh Deputy Commissioner expressed deep grief over the loss and assured a fair investigation. “A committee will be formed to look into the grievances of the staff to ensure such a tragic event is never repeated,” an official spokesperson stated. However, police have seized the suicide note for forensic verification of the handwriting.
