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Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Named in FIR Over Engineer’s Death as Company Secures Interim Court Relief

Police are probing abetment-to-suicide allegations tied to a 28-page note and a post-death ₹17.46 lakh transfer, with notices issued and written explanations under review.

Overview

  • An FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 108 was registered on October 6 naming Bhavish Aggarwal, senior executive Subrata Kumar Das, and Ola Electric.
  • K Aravind, 38, died on September 28 after allegedly consuming poison; the case shifted from an Unnatural Death Report after his family produced a handwritten 28-page note alleging workplace harassment and unpaid dues.
  • Aravind’s brother reported a ₹17,46,313 NEFT credit to his account on September 30, two days after his death, which the family flagged as suspicious.
  • Bengaluru police say notices were served to those named and written explanations have been received, and investigators are examining statements, internal records, and bank transactions.
  • Ola says it has challenged the FIR in the Karnataka High Court and obtained protective orders, contends the transfer was a full-and-final settlement, and denies that Aravind raised grievances or interacted with top management.