Overview
- West Bengal police said BLO Rinku Tarafdar was found dead in Nadia with a note recovered, as her family alleged severe SIR-related stress and a probe was initiated.
- In Gujarat’s Gir Somnath, teacher-BLO Arvind Vadher died by suicide after a note citing SIR pressure, with the Additional CEO seeking a report and the district collector urging a full investigation.
- Madhya Pradesh reported two BLO deaths in Raisen and Damoh that officials described as illness, while relatives cited heavy targets; in a separate Jhabua case, a BLO died a day after suspension as his family alleged intense pressure.
- Uttar Pradesh authorities escalated enforcement with show-cause notices, multiple FIRs and suspensions in Prayagraj, Bulandshahr, Bareilly and Bahraich, reporting a rise in distribution and digitisation metrics after the crackdown.
- Safety concerns grew as a BLO was attacked in Maheshtala, with an arrest made, and another was confined in Hemtabad during form collection, while Election Commission sources said reports may be sought from state CEOs on alleged work-related harassment and political leaders urged relief or a pause to the drive.