The Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide in opposition to Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior government Subrath Kumar Das after an worker allegedly took his personal life.
The deceased, 38-year-old Okay Aravind, is claimed to have left behind a 28-page loss of life word through which he accused his seniors of office harassment. Police mentioned the case was filed following a grievance by Aravind’s brother, Ashwin Kannan.
In response to officers, the FIR names Bhavish Aggarwal, Subrath Kumar Das — who heads Automobile Homologations and Regulation at Ola — and others underneath Part 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The grievance additionally mentions alleged monetary irregularities of about Rs 17.46 lakh found after Aravind’s loss of life.
The incident happened on September 28, when Aravind allegedly consumed poison at his residence. He was rushed to a non-public hospital however couldn’t survive.
His household later discovered the loss of life word, which detailed claims of persistent harassment at work and accused senior Ola executives of misconduct.
In addition they alleged that the corporate’s HR division failed to offer a transparent rationalization relating to sure cash transfers made to Aravind’s checking account.
A senior investigating officer confirmed that notices had been issued to all people named within the FIR.
“They’ve submitted written explanations, and additional investigation is in progress,” the officer mentioned. Ola has not but issued an official assertion relating to the matter.
Responding to the event, an Ola spokesperson mentioned, “We’re deeply saddened by the unlucky demise of our colleague, Aravind, and our ideas stay along with his household throughout this troublesome time. Aravind had been related to Ola Electrical for over three and a half years and was based mostly at our headquarters in Bangalore.”
The corporate added that Aravind by no means raised any complaints or grievances relating to his employment or any harassment throughout his tenure.
“His function additionally didn’t contain any direct interplay with the corporate’s prime administration, together with the promoter,” the spokesperson mentioned.
Ola additional said that it has challenged the registration of the FIR earlier than the Hon’ble Karnataka Excessive Court docket, and protecting orders have been handed in favor of Ola Electrical and its officers.
“With the intention to present fast assist to the household, the corporate promptly facilitated the total and closing settlement to his checking account. Ola Electrical is totally cooperating with the authorities of their ongoing investigation and stays dedicated to sustaining a secure, respectful, and supportive office for all workers,” the spokesperson added.
