Tragic Protest Ends in Suicide at Delhi's Jantar Mantar
A man demanding a government job for his sister died by suicide at Delhi's historic Jantar Mantar protest site. The deceased shot himself during what appeared to be a desperate demonstration for employment on compassionate grounds.
Family Tragedy Behind the Protest
According to police officials, the tragic incident stems from a family employment issue dating back to 2019. The man's brother-in-law had been working as a peon in Madhya Pradesh's Department of Education before his death that year.
Following this bereavement, the deceased had been persistently seeking a government job for his sister through compassionate appointment rules. This policy allows family members of deceased government employees to secure employment in certain circumstances.
Desperate Measures for Employment
The man took his own life at Jantar Mantar, a known hotspot for protests and demonstrations in the heart of Delhi. Police confirmed that he used a firearm to end his life while demanding job security for his widowed sister.
This extreme step highlights the ongoing challenges many Indian families face when seeking employment through compassionate grounds. The case has drawn attention to the emotional and financial pressures affecting families who lose their primary breadwinners.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to this tragic incident while the family mourns their double loss - first the brother-in-law in 2019, and now this devastating suicide.
