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47-year-old DRDO scientist dies by suicide in Bengaluru, family alleges severe work stress

A 47-year-old senior scientist working with the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in Bengaluru died by suicide on October 21 after allegedly jumping from a residential building in Seegehalli. His family has alleged that intense work-related stress had taken a toll on his mental health.The deceased was identified as Sharad Katiyar, who served as a Scientist 'F' in ADA's programming department. He lived with his family on the fourth floor of a residential building in Seegehalli.