A senior scientist at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) died after jumping from the fourth floor of his apartment building in Seegehalli on October 21, police said.
Scientist rushed towards fourth floor: Police
The Bengaluru Police is investigating the family’s allegations. The 47-year-old scientist, who worked in the programming department and was associated with the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 programme, died on October 21. The incident took place between 7:30pm and 8pm, according to Whitefield DCP Saidulu Adavath.
Family members and other residents rushed him to a private hospital in K S Halli, where he was declared dead on arrival, the police officer said.
Scientist was under work pressure: Family
The scientist’s family has claimed that prolonged work pressure affected his mental health before his death. Statements have been recorded from the scientist’s wife and his parents, Suresh Chandra Katiyar and Sudha Katiyar. Police registered an Unnatural Death Report under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Investigators visited the scene on October 22 and conducted an inquest at the hospital mortuary.
The ADA however said it had no prior information about any workplace difficulties faced by the scientist. In their complaint, the family told police that the scientist had been under considerable work pressure for more than a month and that the strain had affected his mental well being.
