Published Aug 04, 2026 | 5:16 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 04, 2026 | 5:16 PM
Aneeshya S, a former Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) at the Munsiff Magistrate Court in Paravur
Synopsis: The Kerala Directorate of Prosecution has ordered a fresh departmental inquiry into the death of former Assistant Public Prosecutor Aneeshya S after her parents alleged serious lapses in the investigation into her death in January 2024. In a representation, they said a 19-page suicide note and voice messages alleging sustained workplace harassment were not properly examined.
The Kerala Directorate of Prosecution has ordered a fresh departmental inquiry into the death of Aneeshya S, a former Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) at the Munsiff Magistrate Court in Paravur, following a complaint by her parents alleging serious lapses in the earlier investigation.
Aneeshya died by suicide on 21 January 2024, while serving as APP at Kollam Paravur. According to her parents, she left behind a 19-page suicide note and voice messages alleging sustained harassment at her workplace, which they believe drove her to take the extreme step.
In an order issued by the Director of Prosecution, a detailed and meaningful inquiry has been directed to examine whether any departmental lapses contributed to Aneeshya’s death. The inquiry has also been asked to submit a comprehensive report at the earliest.
The order came after Aneeshya’s parents, Prasanna and Satyadevan, submitted a representation seeking a fair, independent and comprehensive probe into the circumstances surrounding their daughter’s death.
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In their complaint, Aneeshya’s parents alleged that the earlier departmental inquiry failed to examine crucial evidence.
They alleged that the investigating officer, Sheeba, who was in the same cadre as one of the accused officials, omitted both the suicide note and the voice recordings despite directions to consider them during the inquiry.
According to the complaint, the suicide note contained detailed accounts of workplace harassment and named colleagues who allegedly caused severe mental distress.
The parents also alleged that statements from key witnesses were not recorded and that the inquiry report overlooked substantial evidence while relying on arguments favourable to the accused.
They have sought the rejection of the earlier inquiry report and demanded a fresh, independent investigation. They further contended that the previous report denied justice to their daughter and subsequently helped the accused secure bail.
