Overview

• Nikhil Somwanshi, a 24-year-old machine learning engineer at Ola Krutrim, was found dead in Bengaluru’s Agara Lake on May 8, with police ruling it an 'unnatural death.'
• Anonymous social media posts allege that Somwanshi faced excessive workloads and verbal abuse from a manager after team resignations, contributing to his distress.
• Ola Krutrim confirmed Somwanshi was on extended personal leave at the time of his death and expressed condolences to his family while pledging full cooperation with authorities.
• Police are actively investigating both the circumstances of Somwanshi’s death and allegations of workplace pressure at the company.
• The incident has reignited discussions about mental health challenges and work culture in India’s tech industry, where high demands often lead to burnout.