
Tragedy struck an HDFC Bank office in Lucknow on September 25, 2024, when a young woman died after falling off a chair. The incident occurred during working hours, and colleagues claim that the deceased had been under immense work stress in the days leading up to the accident.
According to sources within the bank, the woman had been complaining of exhaustion and anxiety due to high workloads and tight deadlines. While the exact cause of death is still under investigation, preliminary reports suggest that the fall could have been triggered by a medical issue brought on by stress.
This incident has sparked a broader conversation about workplace mental health and employee well-being in India’s high-pressure corporate environments. With work-related stress being cited as a growing concern, many are calling for reforms to improve the mental and physical health of employees in corporate offices.