The Economic Times

Another BLO found hanging in poll-bound Bengal, family alleges work pressure due to SIR duties

A Booth Level Officer, Hamimul Islam, was found dead in a Murshidabad primary school. His family claims intense work pressure from SIR duties drove him to suicide. Local MLA Riyaz Hossain Sarkar also criticized the Election Commission for the rushed SIR process. Police are investigating all angles of the incident.