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Ola Electric CEO and Company Face Abetment to Suicide Charges Following Employee Death

Bengaluru, India – Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, senior officer Subrata Kumar Das, and the company itself are under investigation for abetment to suicide following the death of an employee, K. Aravind, a Homologation Engineer. An FIR (First Information Report) was registered on October 6th, but the details have only recently come to light.

Aravind allegedly took his own life on September 28th. While police initially registered an Unnatural Death Report (UDR), suspicions arose when a significant sum of ₹17.46 lakh was transferred to Aravind’s account shortly after his death. Questioning of HR and company officials reportedly yielded unsatisfactory responses, further raising concerns.

A 28-page death note recovered from Aravind’s room allegedly implicates Subrata Kumar Das and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, blaming them for mental harassment, excessive work pressure, and unpaid salary and dues. These factors, according to the note, led to his decision to end his life.

Based on the death note, Aravind’s family filed a complaint, leading the Subramanyapura Police Station to register a case under BNSS Section 108 read with 3(5). The FIR names Das, Aggarwal, and Ola Electric as accused parties. Police investigations are currently underway.

Ola Electric released a statement expressing condolences to Aravind’s family, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of our colleague, Aravind, and our thoughts remain with his family during this difficult time.”

The statement further claimed that Aravind “never raised any complaint or grievance regarding his employment or any harassment” during his three-and-a-half-year tenure. The company also emphasized that his role “did not involve any direct interaction with the company’s top management, including the promoter.”

Ola Electric also stated that the company “promptly facilitated the full and final settlement to his bank account”.

Ola Electric also noted that it has “challenged the registration of the FIR before the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court and protective orders have been passed in favour of Ola Electric and its officials” and affirmed that it “is fully cooperating with the authorities in their ongoing investigation and remains committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace for all employees.”

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