Government school teacher in Shikaripura allegedly commits suicide by hanging in classroom
Shivamogga: In an incident reported from Balur in Shikaripura taluk, a 51-year-old teacher of the Government Higher Primary School allegedly hanged himself to death in a classroom recently.
The teacher, Dhananjayappa, is said to have sent the students out of the classroom, locked the door and hanged himself in the room.
His colleagues learned of the matter after some time and rushed him to the Shikaripura Government Hospital, where the doctors examined and declared him to be dead.
ALSO READ: Belthangady: Body of missing 15-year-old boy found in pond near home
A resident of Jeenahalli of Honnali in Davanagere district, Dhananjayappa was working at the government school for five years now and reportedly traveled to Balur on a daily basis. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Shikaripura Police have filed an FIR and are probing the matter.
The reason for the teacher’s extreme move is not known yet.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Mamata alleges BJP disrupted her Bhabanipur rally, Suvendu claims 'she's nervous'
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cut short her speech at a rally in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging that the BJP was deliberately playing loud music from a nearby public meeting.
A peeved Banerjee said despite having the required permission of the Election Commission, her rally in Chakraberia was disrupted by the BJP, "who want to capture Bengal by intimidation and threat".
"It is not possible for me to go ahead with this meeting. If they can do such a thing in my constituency, imagine how undemocratic the BJP is. If they behave like this, I have to take legal action," she said.
"This is an insult, humiliation. BJP is stepping on our toes to instigate trouble. Not possible to address the gathering in this situation. I am leaving the stage. Please vote for me in your protest," she added.
Banerjee was then seen calling someone over and venting her grievances.
Before leaving the stage, she said, "I will hold a rally tomorrow at the same spot."
TMC supporters then rushed towards the BJP rally, which was later addressed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, but security personnel intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.
TMC workers later staged a demonstration outside the local police station and filed a complaint, alleging that the BJP violated the model code of conduct.
A senior TMC leader said another complaint will also be lodged with the Election Commission.
Asked about Banerjee's allegations, Adhikari told reporters after the rally he held nearby, "Her reaction shows she is nervous about the imminent loss."
"There was no violence, no obstruction in her meeting and her behaviour shows her nervousness. On May 4, people of Bhabanipur will celebrate the victory of the BJP," he claimed, alleging that the TMC also tried to disrupt his meeting by playing loud music.
South Kolkata's Bhabanipur, one of the battleground seats in the West Bengal elections, will vote in the second phase on April 29.
