Archive · 16 Nov 2025
J-K govt officials arrested after man dies by suicide amid alleged harassment
In Jammu and Kashmir, some government workers are in trouble.
A 55-year-old man who worked for the Irrigation Department died after he allegedly set himself on fire.
He was found with bad burns and later passed away in the hospital.
Police say he might have done this because he was being bothered a lot by his bosses at work.
Because of this, three officials from his department have been arrested.
Investigators are still looking into the situation to figure out exactly what happened.
Three government officials from Jammu and Kashmir's Irrigation Department have been arrested.
The arrests follow the death of a 55-year-old man who allegedly died by suicide.
The victim reportedly set himself on fire due to 'constant mental harassment' from office seniors.
He was found with severe burn injuries in fields near Jammu and later died in the hospital.
Police are investigating the incident, with a forensic team called to the scene.
- Who
- Three government officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Irrigation Department
- What
- Arrested in connection with the death of a 55-year-old man who died by suicide due to alleged mental harassment by office seniors.
- When
- Police statement made on Saturday, victim found on Monday, succumbed to injuries later.
- Where
- Prithvipur village, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Allegations of constant mental harassment by office seniors leading to suicide.
- Victim's Age
- 55
- Location of Incident
- Prithvipur village, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date of Discovery
- Monday
- Date of Police Statement
- Saturday
- Number of Arrests
- 3