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Railway officer found dead at Agra office; family cites work stress
A 32-year-old Indian Railways officer was discovered dead in his office chamber at the Agra Divisional Railway Manager's office, with his family alleging harassment and excessive workload following a recent transfer contributed to his death.
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The officer, who worked in an administrative capacity at the Agra DRM office, was found in his office chamber on Tuesday. Initial reports suggest he died at his workplace, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation by local authorities.
According to his family members, the officer had been struggling since his transfer, facing what they described as a toxic work environment characterised by harassment from senior officials and grueling work schedules. His wife stated that he worked extended hours regularly and endured significant workplace stress following the posting change.
The death has raised fresh concerns about working conditions within Indian Railways, a massive state-run employer. Railway administration officials have not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident or the circumstances surrounding the officer's death.
Local police have registered the case and begun preliminary investigations. Post-mortem examinations are expected to provide clarity on the cause of death. The incident has prompted the family to appeal for an independent inquiry into workplace practices at the divisional office.