Overview
- Vinod Kumar Sharma, 58, in-charge principal at the Upper Primary Girls Composite School in Bisharatganj, collapsed late Sunday and was cremated Monday.
- Relatives said he suffered a heart attack and had been under severe pressure tied to Special Intensive Revision responsibilities.
- His son said Sharma wrote to the Block Education Officer seeking exemption, citing age, eye problems, and difficulty with online mobile work, and noted he was due to retire in 2027.
- District Basic Education Officer Dr Vinita said Sharma's SIR duties ended on December 8, no post-mortem was conducted at the family's request, and the deputy district election officer was informed.
- Sharma was serving as the BLO for Part No. 261 of the Bithri Chainpur Assembly constituency, and his death follows an earlier reported BLO death during SIR duty.