US EditionTragic Loss: A Young Engineer's Battle with Work Pressure
- Nikhil Somwanshi, a 25-year-old machine learning engineer at Ola’s artificial intelligence division, was found dead in Bengaluru on May 8, 2025, in an apparent suicide.
- Somwanshi, a recent IISc graduate who joined Krutrim in August 2024, faced intense work pressure reportedly exacerbated by his US-based manager Rajkiran Panuganti.
- He led a project at Krutrim, was burdened with former colleagues' responsibilities after two resignations, and was on approved personal leave at his death.
- Krutrim expressed "thoughts and heartfelt sympathies" for Somwanshi’s family and said it is cooperating with authorities while employees report ongoing toxic culture and abusive management.
- The case highlights alleged workplace harassment and management failures at Krutrim, prompting critical social media discussions without visible corporate behavioral changes post-incident.
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Tragic Loss: A Young Engineer's Battle with Work Pressure Ola's AI sector, Krutrim, announced it is fully supporting the family of Nikhil Somwanshi, a talented young engineer who died by suicide earlier this month, reportedly due to 'extreme work pressure'. The company is offering assistance to authorities, remaining in communication as needed.The incident came to light on May 8 when information surfaced online. A colleague claimed, via Reddit, …
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