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Aeronautical Development Agency Official Dies by Suicide in Bengaluru

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC · How we work

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Sharad Katiyar at Aeronautical Development Agency died by suicide after jumping from his Bengaluru home.
His family said he suffered work-related stress for a month despite psychiatric care.
He was diagnosed with a depressive episode and consulted National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) on October 21.
Bengaluru police filed a 194 BNSS, 2023 report recording statements.
ADA Krishna Rajendra said the agency was unaware of work-related issues, 8:30 am-6 pm.

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Sharad Katiyar at Aeronautical Development Agency died by suicide after jumping from his Bengaluru home.
His family said he suffered work-related stress for a month despite psychiatric care.
He was diagnosed with a depressive episode and consulted National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) on October 21.
Bengaluru police filed a 194 BNSS, 2023 report recording statements.
ADA Krishna Rajendra said the agency was unaware of work-related issues, 8:30 am-6 pm.