Ola Krutrim says it is extending full support to family of employee who died

Ola's AI arm Krutrim on Sunday said it is extending full support to the family of an employee who allegedly ended his life earlier this month, and the company is in contact with authorities to offer assistance as needed.

When reached for comments, a statement by a Krutrim spokesperson noted: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of one of our most talented young employees, Nikhil (Somwanshi), on the 8th of May. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with his family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

The spokesperson further said, "We are extending our full support to Nikhil's family and our employees during this time of grief. We are also in contact with the relevant authorities and will continue to offer our assistance as needed."

Krutrim said Mr. Somwanshi was "on personal leave at the time of the incident".

As a company, the statement added, "We are heartbroken by this loss. Nikhil was a valued team member, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and worked with him."

An unverified Reddit post, titled ‘Suicide due to work pressure at the OLA, the worst place to work,’ sparked questions on social media about the treatment of employees in the Indian tech sector. The post was later deleted, however.

The investigation is ongoing.

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