Kolkata IT Executive's Death at Office Prompts Mental Health Concerns

Dwaipayan Bhattacharjee, a senior manager battling depression, died by suicide at his workplace, with police investigating the circumstances.

Dwaipayan Bhattacharjee, a 50-year-old senior executive at a multinational IT firm, died by suicide on Wednesday after jumping from the sixth floor of his office building in New Town, Kolkata.
Police have registered a case of unnatural death and are conducting a thorough investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage and scanning his personal devices.
Bhattacharjee, an alumnus of Presidency University and a team leader of software engineers, had been battling depression and was under medication, according to his family and police findings.
Colleagues reported that Bhattacharjee appeared visibly distressed and distracted on the day of the incident, shortly before his body was discovered in the parking lot.
The tragedy highlights the urgent need for mental health awareness and support systems in high-pressure professional environments.