Tragic Death in Pingla Following Voter List Dispute
A forty-year-old man from West Midnapore's Pingla area died on Sunday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest, with his family claiming that extreme stress related to voter list documentation was the primary cause.
Bablu Hembram, a resident of Pingla, collapsed unexpectedly on Sunday morning and could not be revived. His family members immediately pointed to the immense mental pressure he had been experiencing in recent days.
Family Blames Voter List Controversy
According to family sources, Hembram had become extremely anxious after discovering that his parents were not included in the 2002 voter list under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program. The situation worsened when he received information that he might be called for a hearing regarding this discrepancy.
The Booth Level Officer (BLO) Shakti Sau provided details about his interaction with Hembram. "I gave him the form on November 6," Sau stated. "When I went to collect it later, he informed me that he had filled it up but would submit it at a later time. Since no one from his family appeared in the 2002 voter list, I advised him to submit the updated information for 2025."
Political Response and Community Reaction
The tragedy prompted an immediate response from local political representatives. Pingla MLA Ajit Maity visited the grieving family to offer his condolences and assess the situation firsthand.
"It's extremely tragic for someone to die this way," Maity expressed during his visit. The incident has raised concerns about the psychological impact of administrative processes on ordinary citizens, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds.
The community of Pingla has been shaken by Hembram's sudden demise, with many residents expressing sympathy for the family and calling for more sensitive handling of such administrative matters.
This incident highlights the need for proper counseling support and stress management mechanisms for individuals dealing with bureaucratic procedures, especially when their fundamental rights as citizens are involved.
