Contractual Steel Worker Found with Severe Injuries in Bokaro Colony
In a distressing incident late on Saturday night, a 62-year-old man was discovered lying unconscious in a pool of blood within the Co-operative Colony area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the City police station in Bokaro. The victim, identified as Ashokan A P, is a resident of the colony and originally hails from the state of Kerala.
Emergency Response and Medical Treatment
Upon receiving the alert, local police officials swiftly arrived at the scene and immediately shifted the injured man to Bokaro General Hospital (BGH) for urgent medical attention. He is currently undergoing intensive treatment at the hospital, where his condition is being closely monitored by medical professionals.
Doctors examining Ashokan A P reported that he sustained deep, significant cuts on both sides of his neck, injuries that were inflicted by a sharp weapon. Additionally, a cut mark was also observed on his hand, indicating a possible struggle or defensive action during the incident.
Evidence Collection and Police Investigation
At the crime scene, police investigators conducted a thorough search and recovered critical pieces of evidence, including a knife, a slipper, and a handwritten suicide note. Blood samples were meticulously collected from the area for detailed forensic examination to aid in the ongoing investigation.
Bokaro Superintendent of Police, Harvinder Singh, addressed the media, stating, "A suicide note was recovered from the scene, which mentions issues related to pension and overwhelming stress. However, we are actively probing all angles in this case and cannot rule out the possibility of any foul play at this preliminary stage."
Background of the Victim
Ashokan A P was employed as a contractual worker at the prestigious Bokaro Steel Limited, working through the intermediary firm Primetal Private Limited. This employment arrangement highlights the precarious nature of contractual labor in industrial settings, often associated with job insecurity and financial pressures.
The recovery of the suicide note pointing to pension-related distress raises serious concerns about the mental and financial well-being of contractual employees in large industrial corporations. Police authorities are now delving deeper into his personal and professional circumstances to uncover the full context behind this alarming incident.
As the investigation progresses, forensic analysis of the collected evidence and further interviews with acquaintances and colleagues are expected to provide more clarity. The community remains on edge, awaiting updates from law enforcement as they work to determine whether this was a tragic case of self-harm or if external factors played a role.
