Shiv Shankar Mitra, 52, had resigned a week earlier citing stress and health issues; police recover note urging banks not to burden employees, probe continues.
In his final note, Mitra urged banks to spare employees from excessive pressure, reminding that every staff member is doing their part — a haunting plea that now echoes beyond his tragic death.
In a deeply troubling incident that has once again cast a spotlight on workplace stress, a senior official of the Bank of Baroda died by suicide on July 17 late night, reportedly due to overwhelming work pressure. The tragedy unfolded on the bank’s premises in Baramati town, Pune district.
The deceased, identified as Shiv Shankar Mitra, 52, hailed from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and had been serving as chief manager at the Baramati branch. Police said Mitra had submitted his resignation on July 11, citing deteriorating health and unmanageable workload. However, the bank had not yet accepted his resignation, reportedly due to the mandatory 90-day notice period.
A police team from Baramati City Police Station responded to the scene and recovered a suicide note in which Mitra made an emotional appeal to the banking system. He urged that employees not be subjected to excessive work pressure, while also apologizing to his wife and daughter, and requesting that his eyes be donated.
“He clearly mentioned he was ending his life due to bank-related work pressure. He did not name or blame any individual in the bank,” said Inspector Vilas Nale of Baramati police. “We have registered an accidental death report, and are continuing to investigate whether any officials contributed to his distress.”
Mitra’s body was sent for postmortem and further inquiries are underway to determine whether additional factors or institutional responses may have played a role in his death.
As investigations proceed, the case has prompted serious questions about the toll of corporate and institutional work culture on employee mental health — especially in sectors known for chronic stress and stringent targets.
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