Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Rajasthan School Official Attempts Suicide Due to Work Stress
A government school official in Rajasthan, named Ramavtar Sharma, set himself on fire at his workplace.
This happened because he was feeling a lot of stress related to his job.
He poured petrol on himself and lit it in the school.
Other people nearby quickly called for help and took him to the hospital.
Because his injuries were serious, he was sent to another hospital for better care.
Police are now looking into why this happened by talking to his coworkers and family to learn more about the situation.
An administrative officer in Rajasthan attempted self-immolation at a government school.
The incident occurred at the Government Higher Secondary School in Makrana town.
The officer, Ramavtar Sharma, was reportedly under work-related stress.
He was given first aid and then referred to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Ajmer due to the severity of his burns.
Police are investigating the incident, including interviewing staff and family to determine the exact cause.
- Who
- Ramavtar Sharma, an administrative officer.
- What
- An administrative officer attempted suicide by setting himself on fire.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Government Higher Secondary School in Makrana town, Rajasthan.
- Why
- Preliminary investigation suggests work-related stress, related to updating departmental records and meeting administrative work targets.
- Victim
- Ramavtar Sharma
- Age
- 58
- Location
- Makrana town, Rajasthan
- Hospital Referred To
- Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Ajmer
- Reason
- Work-related stress