Assam: SAKP demands inquiry into teacher’s death during election duty

Staff reporter

Guwahati: Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad (SAKP) demanded an inquiry into the sudden death of a teacher while in panchayat election duty in the Dhubri district. In a statement SAKP general secretary Pankaj Barman said, “All types of elections in Assam, including the panchayat elections, are conducted with the active involvement of government teachers and employees. Over time, several complaints have surfaced regarding the safety concerns faced by employees during these duties. In a tragic incident during the recent panchayat elections, the death of a teacher from Dhubri district has caused widespread grief in the teaching and employee community. Allegations have emerged that the death occurred due to negligence on the part of the Dhubri district administration.”

Barman further said that Sanjeev Roy Dev, a teacher serving in the Dhubri district, fell critically ill while on election duty. Despite informing the district administration about his deteriorating health after receiving his election duty order, his request for exemption was denied.

He was directed to appear before a medical board under the health department, which declared him physically fit. Based on this report, the administration rejected his plea for exemption from election duty. However, it has come to light that Sanjeev Roy Dev had been undergoing treatment for a stomach ailment and was genuinely unwell.

The SAKP condemned the issuance of a fitness certificate to an ailing employee, terming it as an act that pushed him toward death. The employees’ body also demanded a proper investigation into the matter, asserting that the death occurred due to the negligence of the district administration. “We also urge that those found responsible be given exemplary punishment to prevent such incidents in the future,” the SAKP said.

Furthermore, SAKP has appealed to the Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma to ensure that all due compensations are provided promptly to the bereaved family and that steps are taken to secure their future.

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