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Saket Court Clerk Dies by Suicide After Jump From Building as Note Cites Work Pressure

Investigators recovered a handwritten note and are conducting forensic checks and witness interviews to examine the circumstances.

Overview

  • Delhi Police said preliminary findings indicate suicide at the Saket district court complex and confirmed recovery of a handwritten note.
  • The note identified the deceased as Harish Singh Mahar, an Ahlmad, and described prolonged work pressure and years of mental distress.
  • He wrote that he was 60% disabled, struggled with sleep and overthinking, and that the job had become too difficult for him.
  • Citing financial and retirement concerns, he said early retirement would delay access to savings or pension, and he asked the High Court to provide lighter, dignified seating for disabled staff.
  • Police secured the area, called forensic teams and are recording colleague and witness statements; one report said court employees demonstrated at the complex after the death.