In Meerut, BLO Mohit Kumar attempted suicide by consuming poison due to heavy pressure of SIR work and alleged harassment. His treatment continues in the hospital. The family has made serious allegations of torture against the officials. Such incidents are continuously increasing in Uttar Pradesh.
Amidst the ongoing voter list amendment process in Lucknow, once again the painful story of the employees facing the brunt of the system has come to light. BLOs, who are engaged in strengthening the foundation of democracy by conducting door-to-door surveys, are being put under such pressure that many are even risking their lives. In this context, a painful case has come to light from Meerut, which has raised serious questions on the entire system.
attempt to commit suicide by consuming poison
According to the information, BLO Mohit Kumar attempted suicide by consuming poison in Pallavapuram area of Meerut. Due to his critical condition, he was immediately admitted to the hospital, where his treatment is ongoing.
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SIR’s work pressure became the reason?
The family alleges that Mohit was under extreme pressure for SIR (Special Intensive Revision) work. Mohit, a resident of Muralipur village of Muralipur police station area, is posted as Senior Assistant in the Irrigation Department and his BLO duty was put in Ward 57 Pallavapuram for the work of amending the voter list. Family members say that due to non-completion of the work, he was being continuously abused and harassed.
Supervisor accused of harassment
According to the family members, Mohit was mentally tortured by supervisor Ashish Sharma on December 2 also. Hurt by this, Mohit came home and consumed poisonous substance. The family is now demanding strict action against the officials.
The administration rejected the allegations
Officials say that Mohit’s work performance was satisfactory and nothing like harassment is in their knowledge. They are asking for a serious investigation of the entire matter.
Worrying incidents are continuously coming to light
Such incidents are not happening for the first time amid the SIR process. Till now, reports of suicide, heart attack and stress-related death of BLOs have come from many districts including Moradabad, Ballia, Deoria, Lucknow, Gonda and Fatehpur.
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Disclaimer: Suicide is not the solution to any problem. If you are also having thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, then you can immediately take help from family, friends and psychiatrist. Apart from this, you can also ask for help by calling these helpline numbers. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata). In case of mental stress, you can get help sitting at home by contacting helpline numbers 14416 and 1800 8914416 for counselling.