'Harassed by seniors': Teacher drives car into Godavari river, kills self and 2 kids
A government school teacher in Maharashtra, India, died by suicide along with his two children after driving his car into the Godavari river. Before the incident, he posted a message on WhatsApp alleging harassment by his seniors.
Why it matters
The tragedy has prompted a police investigation into workplace harassment allegations within the local government education system.
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: A 42-year-old government school teacher and his two children were killed after their car plunged into the Godavari river from a bridge in Maharashtra's Nanded on Friday. Police suspect the incident was a case of suicide.The deceased has been identified as Sunil More (42), a teacher at the Pota Budruk Zilla Parishad School in Himayatnagar. His daughter Sara (12) and son Sumit (8) also died in the incident.The incident took place at around 8am on the Amdura-Punegaon road when Sunil allegedly drove the car through the side metal railings of a bridge over the Godavari river. The vehicle fell into the river, and all three occupants drowned.
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