Overview
- Assistant Director Mallikarjun was found hanging at the Social Welfare Department office in Pavagada on Friday, according to police.
- Police say they recovered a selfie video in which he accused Joint Director Krishnappa of harassment, and he reportedly sent the clip to colleagues before his death.
- A case of abetment of suicide has been registered under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita based on the video and a complaint from the family.
- Preliminary findings indicate the senior official had recently initiated an inquiry into Mallikarjun, who was due to retire in about 10 days, with possible implications for his pension.
- Krishnappa has denied the harassment allegations, and Pavagada police in Tumakuru district are conducting the investigation.