UP BLO’s death sparks inquiry after viral video alleging official pressure surfaces

When asked about the video, Kumar said that the committee will examine it as part of its probe, and further action will be taken based on the findings.

Yadav, who hailed from Jaunpur, was appointed as the BLO for Khempur, which falls under the Mankapur Assembly constituency in Gonda district.

According to officials, Yadav left his house around 7.30 am on Tuesday when he suddenly fell ill and collapsed on his way to work. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was administered first aid before being shifted to the Gonda district hospital. From there, he was referred to Lucknow for specialised treatment. He was accompanied by a sub-divisional magistrate rank officer and a doctor. However, upon reaching Lucknow, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

The chief medical officer (CMO) at Gonda district hospital, Dr Rashmi Srivastava said preliminary assessment indicates a case of poisoning, but the exact substance consumed will be confirmed after the forensic examination of the viscera.

Meanwhile, Yadav’s family has informed the authorities that he had been battling depression for some time and was undergoing treatment. It is also alleged that he had consumed sleeping pills the night before his death, Srivastava added.