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Former Bengal CM's niece found dead at Birbhum residence
The woman, employed as non-teaching staff at a government school, had lost her job following court orders that invalidated thousands of appointments citing irregularities in the recruitment process.
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A woman related to former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been found dead at her residence in Birbhum district, officials confirmed on Monday. The deceased had been working as non-teaching staff at a government-run educational institution prior to losing her position.
The woman's termination came after the Calcutta High Court and subsequently the Supreme Court of India invalidated a substantial number of teaching and non-teaching appointments across West Bengal government schools. The courts had determined that the recruitment process contained serious procedural irregularities.
The invalidation of posts affected thousands of government employees across the state's education sector. The decision prompted significant legal action and administrative upheaval as the state government was directed to review and correct the appointment procedures.
Details surrounding the circumstances of her death remain under investigation. Authorities have initiated an inquiry into the matter, and further information is expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.