A school lecturer appointed as Supervisor for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls died after he complained of chest pain late on Wednesday (November 19, 2025) night in Rajasthan’s Karauli district. His family claimed that he was under intense pressure to complete SIR-related work.
Santram Saini, 45, reportedly received a notice on November 17, 2025 alleging his slow progress in the SIR exercise. Saini’s brother Rajendra Singh said he experienced sharp chest pain and vomiting at his home in Karsooli village and was taken to hospital but died on the way.
Saini was posted to PM Shri Government High School, Hindaun and posted as SIR Supervisor. Another government school teacher, Hari Om Bairwa, posted on SIR duty as Booth Level Officer (BLO), died of cardiac arrest in Sawai Madhopur district on Wednesday (November 19, 2025) morning.
Saini’s family has not filed a formal complaint with the police in connection with his death. A post-mortem was conducted at the Karauli District Hospital in the presence of police officials after which the body was handed over to the family on Thursday (November 20, 2025).
Teachers’ unions and government employees have expressed concern in recent days and staged protests at several places in the state, alleging that they are under intense pressure for SIR-related work. Government employees in Sikar on Thursday (November 20, 2025) demanded a financial assistance of ₹50,000 for the families of deceased employees.
Published – 21 Nov 2025 05:32 IST
