A tragic incident occurred in Baramati, Pune, where Shivshankar Mitra (52), the chief manager of the Bank of Baroda branch on Bhigwan Road, ended his life on the night of July 17, 2025. Mitra, originally from Uttar Pradesh, was found dead inside the bank premises, having hanged himself.

Police have recovered a suicide note in which Mitra cited "bank work pressure" as the reason for taking the extreme step. He had submitted his resignation on July 11, 2025, citing health issues and work pressure, and was serving his 90-day notice period. According to police, the bank had not yet relieved him of his duties.

In his suicide note, Mitra stated that he was not blaming any bank officials but was ending his life due to the overwhelming pressure. He also mentioned that every bank employee was contributing their best and requested that the bank not put any additional work pressure on them. He expressed his apologies to his wife, Priya, and daughter, Mahi, and requested that his eyes be donated if possible.

According to reports, after banking hours, Mitra asked all staff to leave, saying he would close the branch. The watchman left around 9:30 PM, and Mitra allegedly hanged himself around 10:00 PM. The incident was captured on the bank's CCTV cameras. When Mitra did not return home, his wife went to the bank around midnight and found the lights on. After receiving no response, she alerted the bank staff, who opened the branch and found Mitra.

Police Inspector Vilas Nale of Baramati City Police Station stated that an accidental death report has been filed, and further investigation is underway. While Mitra did not explicitly blame anyone in his note, police are probing whether any bank officials caused him additional work pressure. The police are yet to officially confirm details of the suicide note.

Mitra's death has sent shockwaves through the banking and local community. The incident has sparked discussions about mental health, workplace conditions, and the need for responsive internal grievance systems within banking institutions. His emotional note urged banks to reduce pressure on employees, emphasizing that everyone is fully aware of their responsibilities and contributing 100 percent. He also stated that he was of sound mind and that his family bore no blame for his action.