Wednesday 28 October 2026

Science · India · 19 h ago

DRDO scientist dies by suicide amid work pressure allegations

Photo: Hindustan Times

The short version

Summary by teebeenews AI from 2 of 3 articles · written 11:24 am ET

  • Sharad Katiyar was a scientist in the programming department of the ADA in Bengaluru.
  • He was associated with the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 programme.
  • The scientist's death occurred in Bengaluru.

What we don’t know yet

  • The exact cause of death has not been officially confirmed.
  • The extent of work-related pressure has not been verified by authorities.
  • Whether the DRDO or ADA has initiated an internal inquiry remains unclear.

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  1. First reported by NDTV Scientist Dies By Suicide In Bengaluru, Family Alleges Work-Linked Stress

  2. The Hindu DRDO scientist ends life; family alleges work-related pressure

  3. Hindustan Times ADA scientist jumps to death in Bengaluru, family alleges prolonged workplace pressure

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