A 60% handicapped court staff member died by suicide after jumping from the Saket District Court building in Delhi. A suicide note recovered by police cited extreme work pressure, health challenges, sleep deprivation, and financial stress as reasons behind the act.
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NEW DELHI: A court staff member died by suicide at the Saket District Court complex in Delhi on Friday, with authorities recovering a note citing severe work-related mental stress as the reason behind the tragic decision.
The deceased has been identified as Harish Singh Mahar, who was employed at the Saket District Court. According to police officials, Mahar had been facing prolonged mental distress linked to his professional responsibilities.
A suicide note recovered from the scene stated that Mahar was ending his life due to intense office work pressure. In the note, he clarified that the decision was made of his own free will and that no individual should be held responsible.
Mahar wrote that he had been experiencing suicidal thoughts since taking charge as an Ahlmad, a court record-keeper or clerk attached to a judge. He said he chose not to share his mental condition with anyone, believing he would be able to cope on his own, but was ultimately unable to do so.
“I am a 60 percent handicapped person and this job is very tough for me. I succumbed to the pressure,”
the note stated.
The note further revealed that Mahar had been suffering from severe sleep deprivation and constant overthinking due to work stress. He also mentioned that the option of early retirement added to his anxiety, as it would prevent him from accessing his savings and pension benefits until the age of 60.
This financial uncertainty, combined with professional pressure and health challenges, reportedly worsened his mental condition.
Delhi Police confirmed that the body has been taken into custody and that further investigation is underway. Officials said standard legal procedures are being followed in the matter.