Shivamogga : Mystery surrounds the death of Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant deputy general manager Govindaraj, 52, who was found dead at his official quarters in Bhadravathi on Monday morning, with his family alleging workplace harassment and foul play.
“My father was facing continuous harassment from senior officers at VISP,” Jeva Darshini alleged. She said he had faced persistent coercion to approve fraudulent bills generated at the plant. his daughter Jeva Darshini urged police to investigate all possibilities, including murder Although initial circumstances indicated suicide.
Govindaraj’s body was shifted to McGann District Hospital mortuary in Shivamogga for an autopsy on Tuesday, where family members demanded justice.
Senior officials said a detailed investigation was under way into the allegations of harassment and financial pressure. The precise cause of death would be determined after receipt of the autopsy and forensic reports, they said. Police visited the spot, completed preliminary inquest procedures and registered a case. Senior officials stated that a detailed investigation is underway to probe the harassment and financial pressure allegations, noting that the precise cause of death will be determined upon receipt of the autopsy and forensic reports.