Haryana Special Secretary Dies by Suicide in Chandigarh Office Building
In a tragic incident, Ganesh Das Arora, 58, a special secretary posted at the Haryana civil secretariat in Chandigarh, allegedly ended his life by jumping from the sixth floor of his office building on Wednesday. Arora, who was attached with a senior IAS officer, was reportedly distressed due to a recent department transfer and was set to retire in October.
Details of the Incident and Police Investigation
According to eyewitnesses, around 12:30 pm, Arora rose from his chair, walked to the sixth-floor balcony, and jumped before security personnel or colleagues could intervene. Police recovered a suicide note from the spot, which stated that he was "under no pressure from either family or office" and did not blame anyone for his actions. However, authorities are still probing whether workplace stress or harassment played a role in this tragic event.
The note is likely to be sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory for handwriting verification to confirm its authenticity. Sources indicate that Arora, a resident of Sushma Enclave, Zirakpur, had been visibly distressed in recent times, possibly linked to his transfer.
Previous Attempt and Family Background
Investigation has revealed that Arora had attempted to jump from the secretariat roof approximately 15 days ago but was stopped and calmed by his colleagues at the time. This suggests a pattern of distress that may have escalated. The deceased's wife, Uma Arora, is posted at the Haryana Raj Bhavan, adding to the personal and professional complexities of the situation. As of now, the family has not issued an official statement, leaving many questions unanswered.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact causes behind this incident, with a focus on workplace environment and mental health factors.
