Karnataka Government Worker Commits Suicide After 27 Months Without Salary and Workplace Harassment

Oct 18, 2025 02:20 pm CST

A tragic incident unfolded in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district where Chikoosa Nayaka, a waterman employed since 2016, died by suicide in front of a panchayat office after 27 months without salary. His suicide note detailed persistent harassment by local officials, sparking legal action under the SC/ST Act and political backlash against the state government.