The Payyannur police have registered a case of unnatural dying after a booth-level officer (BLO) was discovered hanging at his residence in Ettukudukka on Sunday (November 16, 2025).
The deceased has been recognized as Aneesh George, 44, a local of Ettukudukka, and a peon at Kunnaru AUP College.
Aneesh, who was serving because the BLO of ward 18 within the Payyannur constituency, was discovered lifeless in his room on Sunday morning round 11 am Whereas the preliminary conclusion suggests suicide, the police have registered a case of unnatural dying to probe additional.
In the meantime, the household has alleged that Aneesh had been beneath appreciable stress resulting from his election-related duties. They claimed that he had no private points and had been working late on the voters’ listing the day gone by.
The police are inspecting whether or not the workload related to election obligation result in his alleged suicide. The physique has been shifted to a hospital for autopsy examination.
In the meantime, Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar sought a report from District Collector Arun Okay. Vijayan on the incident.
Mr. Kelkar, whereas being attentive to the claims of extreme workload, stated a police investigation was important within the case. He clarified that the Fee had not obtained any formal complaints thus far and added that the BLO duties had been carried out via teamwork.
He additionally acknowledged that the BLOs had not been assigned further duties for the previous 31 days.
The Collector, whereas denying allegations of work-related stress, stated Aneesh was a dedicated employee. Additional particulars can be accessible solely after receiving the police report, the Collector stated.
(Suicide prevention helpline: DISHA – 1056, 0471-2552056)
Printed – November 16, 2025 04:33 pm IST