Alwar Teacher's Suicide Note Alleges Harassment by Colleagues, Principal
A 59-year-old government teacher died by suicide on Sunday evening in Nirbhaypura village under the Akbarpur police station area of Alwar district. The incident occurred approximately 100 meters from his residence, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Discovery of Suicide Note and Allegations
Police officials recovered a detailed four-page suicide note from the scene. In the note, the deceased, identified as Baddan Lal, directly accused his colleagues and the school principal of subjecting him to severe mental harassment over an extended period.
Baddan Lal was a teacher at the Government Higher Secondary School in Dhehlawas and had dedicated 38 years to government service, with 25 of those years spent at this particular institution. His retirement was scheduled for June 30 of this year, making the tragedy particularly poignant as he was just months away from concluding his long career.
Family Files Police Complaint and Stages Protest
The victim is survived by three sons, all of whom are currently preparing for competitive examinations. Following the incident, family members filed an official report at the Akbarpur police station against seven individuals:
- Former principal Sunita Bai
- Former principal Gayatri Devi
- Current principal AK Mishra
- Teachers Anil Kumar Verma, Roshan Lal Yadav, Pritendra Singh, and Seema Gupta
The complaint alleges systematic mental harassment that contributed to Baddan Lal's decision to end his life. On Monday, family members staged a protest at the hospital where the body was kept, demanding the immediate arrest of all accused individuals.
Contents of the Suicide Note Reveal Distress
In his handwritten note, Baddan Lal disclosed that he had been undergoing treatment for mental illness in Jaipur for the past four to five years. He expressed particular distress about not being relieved from certain work responsibilities at the school and his inability to utilize approximately 600 half-pay leaves despite his impending retirement.
"I am going through a serious situation. There is no one to listen to me," he wrote poignantly. "I have three sons who are educated and preparing for jobs. There are 11 members in my family who are dependent on me, that is why I couldn't take voluntary retirement."
Police Response and Investigation
After receiving information about the protest, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Rural) Shivani Sharma arrived at the location with additional police personnel. She successfully persuaded the family to end their demonstration after assuring them of prompt and thorough action in the case.
Police authorities have confirmed they are investigating the allegations contained in the suicide note and the formal complaint filed by the family. The case has highlighted concerns about workplace harassment within educational institutions and the mental health challenges faced by long-serving government employees approaching retirement.
