Harassed by officials, man seeks President nod to end life

An owner of a private institute, identified as 54-year-old D.K. Garg, has sought permission from the President of India to commit suicide. Mr Garg alleged that he has been harassed by the officials of the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority for a long time. He claimed GNIDA officials had asked to pay if he wanted to get the required approvals to run his institute.

“I am a victim of corruption and pressure tactics to extort money by the officials and employees of the GNIDA. They used to force us to go to court even for petty matters so that the case can go on for years,” claimed Mr Garg.

“Under tremendous psychological, social and economical pressures... I will be forced to terminate my life,” he said.

GNIDA CEO, meanwhile, denied the allegations and said the matter was being investigated and a report will be submitted soon. “Initial inquiry revealed the delay was due to the institute as plan was changed and necessary fees and documents were not submitted with the applications,” said the CEO.