Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (EP)
Bantwal, Dec 10: Health officer of Bantwal municipal council, Vittal Poonacha resident Ravi Krishna attempted suicide on Thursday morning and accused his superiors for mental harassment. In his suicide note, Ravi wrote that he is committing suicide because he is no longer able to cope with the torment his senior officers put him through.
Ravi's suicide note was found on Thursday morning and he had consumed poison with an intent to end his life. However, he was rescued and admitted to a private hospital in Puttur.
Ravi was transferred from Sullia municipal council to Bantwal municipal council five months ago.
The contents of his letter are as follows:
“Respected president, please forgive me. The chief officer of our office Lena Britto is mentally torturing me unnecessarily every day. Similarly, Iqbal of the office is spreading unnecessary false propaganda against me.
I had started working for Bantwal municipal council five months ago. There were no problems during the initial two months. After that, till today the chief officer has been hurling unnecessary expletives at me and mentally harassing me. I have not retorted to her statements as I have treated her as my mother. I have never acted indecently or inappropriately with the office staff. You can ask around about my behaviour. The chief officer is also hindering me from obtaining a transfer to another office. I speak to seniors with patience but they harass me every day. I have, therefore, decided to end my life as I cannot suffer this torture any longer. Please forgive me.
Our civic workers including three writers are good people and do their work well. Please provide them with all the facilities.
Provide courage to my two children and my parents. Sharada and my father, please forgive me as I have made a mistake.
Only the chief officer and Iqbal are responsible for my death. Make sure that they do not trouble any more people. My friends in the office please forgive me. Razaq sir, I do not understand what to write.”