Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Teacher dies amid work stress from SIR duties
A teacher named Ashis Dhar passed away on Friday night.
His family says he was very stressed because of his job.
He was not only a teacher but also had extra duties as a Booth-Level Officer (BLO) for updating voter lists.
His family thinks the constant work and pressure led to his death.
He leaves behind his wife and two children.
He was rushed to the hospital, but the doctors said he had already passed away.
Ashis Dhar, a 53-year-old primary school teacher, died on Friday night.
His family claims he died due to excessive work pressure and mental stress.
Dhar was serving as a Booth-Level Officer (BLO) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.
He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Dhar is survived by his wife, a 21-year-old daughter, and a 20-year-old son.
- Who
- Ashis Dhar, a 53-year-old primary school teacher
- What
- Died allegedly due to excessive work pressure and mental stress
- When
- Friday night
- Where
- Ichhamari village, Baneshwar panchayat, Cooch Behar 2 block
- Why
- Engagement as a Booth-Level Officer (BLO) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll
- Name
- Ashis Dhar
- Age
- 53
- Occupation
- Primary School Teacher
- Location
- Ichhamari village, Baneshwar panchayat, Cooch Behar 2 block
- Role
- Booth-Level Officer (BLO)
- Booth Number
- 103
- School
- Purba Gopalpur Fourth Plan Primary School
- Family
- Wife, 21-year-old daughter, 20-year-old son