Investigation into Death of Chartered Accountant Highlights Overwork Concerns

The death of 26-year-old Chartered Accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil, employed by S R Batliboi of EY Global, is under investigation. Her mother raised concerns about overwork in a letter to EY India's Chairman. Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed the ongoing investigation and commitment to justice.

Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed the investigation into the death of 26-year-old Chartered Accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil.

Employed by S R Batliboi, a member firm of EY Global, Perayil died of cardiac arrest in Pune this July, prompting her mother to criticize the firm's culture of overwork.

Minister Mandaviya assured that steps will be taken based on the investigation, while Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje reiterated the Labour Ministry's dedication to ensuring justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)