Engineer with Disability from Assam allegedly took her own life, blaming two superiors for pushing her to approve fraudulent invoices
In a shocking turn of events, Dinesh Medhi Sharma, a recently promoted Superintendent Engineer, and Aminul Islam, a Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), have been arrested in Assam for abetment of suicide. The arrests follow the discovery of the body of Jyotisha, a 30-year-old assistant engineer in the Public Works Department (PWD), and the contents of her suicide note.
Jyotisha's note accused her senior colleagues of pressuring her to approve fraudulent bills for incomplete construction work. She alleged that Medhi Sharma and Islam coerced her into clearing bills despite the work being incomplete, causing her severe mental stress and harassment at the workplace. Feeling exhausted and helpless, Jyotisha took her own life due to extreme stress related to these pressures.
The incident occurred in Bongaigaon, Assam, and the police and Assam government have initiated an investigation into the allegations. This includes a probe of the buildings and the related bills mentioned in the note. The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, confirmed the arrests but did not provide any further details about the ongoing investigation.
The Assam government's green hydrogen policy, which had attracted investments from NTPC Green, L&T, and others, has been halted due to this incident. The companies are now rethinking their investment plans, waiting for the outcome of the investigation.
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This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health in the workplace and the need for a supportive and fair work environment for all employees. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
- The tragedy in Bongaigaon, Assam, has stressed the significance of workplace-wellness, with the incident shedding light on the need for a fair and supportive environment to prevent such mental-health issues among employees.
- General-news sources now report the arrest of two senior government officials, Dinesh Medhi Sharma and Aminul Islam, who are accused of pressuring a junior assistant engineer, Jyotisha, to approve fraudulent bills in the Public Works Department (PWD), causing her severe distress and eventual suicide.
- As the investigation proceeds, the Assam government's green hydrogen policy has experienced a setback due to the arrests, with leading investors such as NTPC Green and L&T reconsidering their investment plans in the policy.
4.crime-and-justice cases continue to surface in various regions, demonstrating the need for increased accountability and transparency in finance and investment-related matters, especially in the construction sector.
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