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Bengaluru Crime Branch Takes Over Probe Into Ola Engineer Aravind Kannan’s Death

The shift follows a family petition citing lapses in the initial police inquiry.

Overview

  • Family lawyers said the Central Crime Branch will examine the 28-page note, flagged financial transactions, and the roles of senior executives named in the complaint.
  • Police recovered a handwritten note in which Kannan allegedly described sustained workplace harassment and unpaid dues, naming CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and homologation head Subrat Kumar Das.
  • An FIR for abetment to suicide was registered on October 6 at Subramanyapura Police Station under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, naming senior Ola Electric officials.
  • The family has questioned a ₹17.46 lakh transfer credited two days after Kannan’s death, while Ola Electric says it was routine payroll and final settlement.
  • Ola Electric denies harassment allegations, says it is cooperating with investigators, and has challenged the FIR in the Karnataka High Court as the family seeks police protection.