Karnataka Woman Librarian Dies by Suicide Over Unpaid Salary
A 40-year-old librarian, Aggimath, took her life at the state government-run library 'Arivu Centre' in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, due to severe financial distress caused by three months of unpaid salary.
She had been working as a librarian for six years and left behind a death note stating the reason for her extreme step. Her family alleged that despite repeatedly approaching the authorities about the pending salary, there was no response.
She was taking the extreme step due to severe financial distress caused by three months of unpaid salary.
- The BJP targeted the Congress-led government over the incident, stating it exposed its “bankruptcy”.
- The incident occurred on Monday in Mulakheda village, Kalaburagi district.
Author's summary: A woman librarian in Karnataka died by suicide due to unpaid salary.