Tue May 20 09:11:09 UTC 2025: ## Krutrim Offers Support After Employee Death Amidst Work Pressure Concerns

**NEW DELHI, May 20, 2025 (The Hindu)** – Ola’s AI subsidiary, Krutrim, is offering full support to the family of Nikhil Somwanshi, an employee who reportedly passed away earlier this month. The company confirmed Somwanshi’s death on May 8th and expressed deep sadness, stating that he was a valued team member whose absence will be deeply felt.

“We are extending our full support to Nikhil’s family and our employees during this time of grief,” a Krutrim spokesperson said in a statement. “We are also in contact with the relevant authorities and will continue to offer our assistance as needed.” The company clarified that Mr. Somwanshi was on personal leave at the time of the incident.

The announcement follows the circulation of an unverified Reddit post alleging that Somwanshi’s death was linked to work pressure at Ola. The post, titled ‘Suicide due to work pressure at the OLA, the worst place to work,’ sparked debate on social media regarding the working conditions within the Indian tech industry. The post has since been deleted.

While Krutrim has not directly addressed the allegations, the company’s statement emphasizes its commitment to supporting its employees and assisting Somwanshi’s family.

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