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Mysuru woman’s suicide note alleges 4 months without weekly off
A 42-year-old woman working as a product promoter at a Mysuru mall died by suicide on Friday, alleging in a note that her manager harassed her and denied her a weekly off…
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A 42-year-old woman working as a product promoter at a Mysuru mall died by suicide on Friday, alleging in a note that her manager harassed her and denied her a weekly off for four months. Nageshwari, employed through PPMS Agency, accused manager Dolly of forcing her to admit to a mistake and threatening to replace her. Police have booked the manager for abetment of suicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The woman's husband said she had complained about the manager's behaviour a month ago. Nageshwari had worked with the agency for three years. Her requests for emergency leave were also denied, according to the suicide note. She consumed pesticide at her home in Hinakal and later died at a hospital.
The Indian Opinion
This case is a stark reminder of the exploitation faced by contract workers, especially women, in retail and marketing. But while the manager's alleged actions are appalling, the narrative should not overlook the systemic failure in enforcing labour laws on weekly offs and leave. Many such agencies operate with impunity. The real test will be whether the investigation holds the agency and the manager accountable under the BNS and also examines the company's compliance with labour norms. Will the authorities check if the firm provided mandated breaks and holidays?
Sources (3): ndtv.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
