Archive · 17 Jan 2026
BLO found dead in Kolkata, suicide note blames workload
A man named Ashok Das, who worked as a teacher and a BLO, was found dead in his home in Kolkata.
Some people from the BJP political party say that a local leader from the TMC party was putting pressure on him, which might have led him to take his own life.
The TMC leader says these are false claims.
The police are investigating the incident and have found a note that says he was very stressed because of his work.
The police are also talking to his family to understand what happened.
Ashok Das, a 48-year-old assistant teacher and BLO, was found hanging in his home in Mukundapur, Kolkata.
Police registered an abetment to suicide case under Section 108 of BNS after his wife filed a complaint.
A suicide note was found, allegedly blaming extreme workload for the SIR process.
BJP leaders allege that TMC councillor Ananya Banerjee pressured Das, leading to his suicide.
TMC councillor Ananya Banerjee denies the allegations, stating reporters should enquire with all BLOs under her jurisdiction.
- Who
- Ashok Das, a 48-year-old assistant teacher and BLO
- What
- Found dead in his home, allegedly due to pressure and extreme workload
- When
- Thursday morning
- Where
- Mukundapur, Kolkata
- Why
- Allegedly due to pressure from a TMC leader and extreme workload for the SIR process
BJP
TMC
Pressure from TMC leader
BJP
BJP alleges that TMC councillor Ananya Banerjee pressured and threatened Ashok Das, leading to his suicide.
TMC
TMC councillor Ananya Banerjee denies the allegations, stating that reporters should enquire with all BLOs under her jurisdiction.
- Victim's Name
- Ashok Das
- Age
- 48
- Occupation
- Assistant Teacher and BLO
- Location
- Mukundapur, Kolkata
- Alleged Pressure Source
- TMC Councillor Ananya Banerjee
- Police Case
- Abetment to suicide case registered under Section 108 of BNS
- Suicide Note
- Blames extreme workload for the SIR process
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, police examining handwriting of the suicide note
