BLO dies in school campus in Bengal, allegation of pressure from SIR…Police engaged in investigation

Bengal: The death of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) under suspicious circumstances in Bankura district of West Bengal has raised concern in administrative and political circles. As soon as the news of the recovery of the body of BLO Haradhan Mandal from a school premises in Ranibandh block spread on Sunday morning, there was a sensation in the area. This matter has come to light at a time when the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list is going on in the state and there is already a situation of pressure and controversy over it.

Mandal was a school teacher by profession.
According to the police, Haradhan Mandal was a school teacher by profession and was working as booth level officer for booth number 206 in Rajakata area of ​​Ranibandh block. As BLO, his responsibility was to complete the work related to voter list on time. When his body was found in the school premises on Sunday morning, the local people immediately informed the police. Police reached the spot, secured the area and started preliminary investigation.

A handwritten note from the scene
Police have also found a handwritten note from the spot, which is said to have the signature of the deceased. According to preliminary information, in the note Haradhan Mandal has mentioned the workload and pressure. The police have seized this note and sent it for forensic examination to confirm its authenticity and references. Along with this, the body has been sent for postmortem, so that the actual cause of death can be ascertained.

Keep an eye on all aspects of the investigation
Police officials say that it is too early to reach any conclusion at this time. Efforts are being made to clarify whether this matter is related to some personal reason or whether professional pressure has played a role in it. Technical evidence, postmortem report and statements of people nearby will be important in the investigation. The police are also looking into how much work pressure the deceased was under in recent times and what was his mental condition.

Many people have died so far during the process
This incident has come to light at a time when the process of special intensive revision of voter list is going on in West Bengal. Many types of apprehensions and allegations are already being made regarding this process. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had recently claimed that many people have died so far during this process, including some booth level officers. After this statement, the debate regarding the pressure on SIR related works has intensified.

Question on administrative system
The death of Haradhan Mandal has once again raised serious questions regarding the burden of electoral and administrative responsibilities. Ground level employees like BLOs are often under pressure to meet deadlines and targets. In such a situation, this case is not limited to the death of just one person, but also highlights the need to review the working pressure and support system in the entire system.

At present, the police say that only after the postmortem report and the results of forensic investigation, a clear conclusion can be drawn on the reasons for the death of Haradhan Mandal. The administration is also keeping an eye on the matter. This incident has sparked a serious discussion on the ongoing SIR process in the state and the working conditions of the employees associated with it, the impact of which can be seen in the coming days.