Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Assam Officials Arrested in Suicide Case of Junior Staff Member
A woman who worked as an assistant engineer in Assam was found dead, and police believe she took her own life.
Before she died, she wrote a note accusing two senior officials of making her life difficult at work.
The police arrested the two officials, who were previously her bosses.
They were accused of putting pressure on her related to a construction project and forcing her to approve fake bills from a contractor.
The investigation is ongoing.
Two senior Assam government officials were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a junior staff member.
The woman, an assistant engineer with the PWD, was found dead in her apartment.
The arrested officials include an executive engineer and a sub-divisional officer.
The suicide note reportedly mentioned the officials, alleging they pressured her regarding a mini stadium project and inflated bills.
The officials had been transferred from Bongaigaon earlier in the month.
- Who
- An assistant engineer and two senior government officials.
- What
- Two Assam government officials were arrested for abetment of suicide.
- When
- The woman was found dead on Tuesday and the arrests were made on Thursday.
- Where
- Bongaigaon, Assam
- Why
- The woman's suicide note alleged the officials pressured her regarding a construction project and inflated bills.
- Victim's Role
- Assistant Engineer, PWD
- Location of Death
- Apartment in Bongaigaon
- Arrested Officials
- Executive Engineer and Sub-Divisional Officer
- Allegations
- Abetment of suicide via work-related pressure
- Previous Posting
- Bongaigaon
- Current Status of Officials
- Judicial Custody