• Source:JND

A staffer of the Saket Court in Delhi died by suicide after jumping from the court building on Friday. The police have reached the site and started an investigation. According to news agency ANI, a suicide note has been recovered.

Speaking about the incident, the Delhi Police said, "As per the investigation conducted so far, a court staff member has committed suicide by jumping from a building in the Saket court complex. A suicide note has also been found."

The man has been identified as Harish. His suicide prompted a protest outside the court as his colleagues alleged that he took the extreme step due to work pressure.

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The protestors raised slogans of 'Justice for Harish'. Anil Basoya, Secretary, Saket Court, said, "At around 10 AM, everyone got the news that our court staff, Ahlmad Harish, had jumped from a floor. He is in a serious condition, and it is clear that he might not survive... He has written a suicide note according to which the reason is work pressure... The entire BAR association is also with the court staff... We are here to demand justice for Harish..."

According to the information, Harish Singh was an Ahalmad responsible for maintaining court records and assisting judges. During early court working hours on Friday, he climbed to the highest floor of the Saket Court complex building and jumped to his death.

People present at the site described the scene as chaotic. The court proceedings were briefly halted as staff present in the court rushed to the spot.

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The Delhi Police have registered a case into the matter and have launched an investigation. Apart from forensic analysis of the note, the police are also talking to his co-workers. Preliminary investigations do not suggest any foul play.

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