Shoolini University is facing a police investigation after the tragic suicide of a former MBA student who alleged workplace harassment and exploitation, sparking student protests and raising serious questions about employer practices.
Key Points
- Shoolini University is under police investigation after a former MBA student's suicide.
- The student, Nitin Chauhan, alleged workplace harassment, including being underpaid and overworked.
- A suicide note found in Chauhan's room indicated frustration with his life.
- Students protested on the university campus, prompting the police action.
- Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Chauhan's death and the allegations against his employer.
Police have filed a case against Solan's Shoolini University in connection with the suicide of a 21-year-old ex-MBA student, who alleged harassment by his employer, authorities said on Thursday.
The action came in the wake of a massive protest on the university campus by the students.
As it happened, Nitin Chauhan, an MBA student of the varsity, was placed in a company in Dehradun.
The Rohru native was promised a salary of Rs 50,000, but was paid only half, and forced to work long hours till late in the night.
According to the police, on March 28, they received a call from Solan Civil Hospital, informing them about a suicide by hanging by a student.
Chauhan had marks on his neck and no other injury marks, the police said.
Among the things seized from his room were a diary, a mobile phone and a rope.
The diary had a suicide note in it in which Chauhan purportedly admitted to being frustrated with his life, the police said.
Solan Superintendent of Police Tirumalaraju SD Verma said an FIR has been filed against the university, and an investigation is underway.
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