Delhi: Cluster bus staffer ends life on railway tracks

NEW DELHI: A cluster bus conductor allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train near Kanjhawala railway station.
In a note, Hari Darshan has alleged that he was being harassed by the depot manager of the Kanjhawala depot over low passenger count in the bus for the past few months. His family members claim that the man was also allegedly penalised after he protested against the torture.Police said that the manager would be questioned regarding the incident.
Cops were informed about the suicide when the driver of a Maha Kaushal Express, going towards the Sarai Rohilla railway station, reported hitting a man who had suddenly jumped infront. A police team from the Sarai Rohilla railway police station found a man with injuries on his head near the Ghewra railway crossing.
During an inquiry, cops found some ID cards and a suicide note. In the note, Hari Darshan mentioned that he was depressed by the behaviour of the depot manager. The body has been shifted to the Subzi Mandi mortuary and his family has contacted.
“Darshan was depressed due to the harassment. He had told his wife about it and would often stay away from work so that he did not have to face the depot manager,” said Naveen, his cousin.
Darshan has been working with the DIMTS for the past three years and had even taken up a house near Nihal Vihar to reach work early. “We will give a detailed complaint regarding the harassment to the police,” said Naveen.
He was the only earning member of his family and recently celebrated the birth of his daughter a few months ago. He also used to look after his disabled brother and elderly parents.
“We have initiated an inquiry into the incident and would conduct a postmortem examination on Saturday. A case will be registered once the inquiry is complete,” said D K Gupta, DCP (railways).
Following the incident, there was tension at the Kanjhawala bus depot as employees threatened to go on protest against the depot manager, who they allege was harassing some other employees as well.