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Jul 01, 2025
Rajasthan official self-immolates due to work stress
At a government school in Makrana, Rajasthan, 58-year-old administrative officer Ramavtar Sharma tried to set himself on fire on Monday, June 30, reportedly overwhelmed by mounting work pressure.
He suffered severe burns and is now being treated at Ajmer's Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital.
TL;DR
Investigators are talking to school staff, family
Police say Sharma's drastic step was driven by intense pressure to update records and meet administrative targets.
Investigators are talking to school staff and Sharma's family to understand if institutional stress played a role.
His condition remains critical as authorities look into how workplace demands may have contributed.