Nagpur,Sep.02,2025:Contractor Suicide Nagpur shocked the region when 61-year-old P.V. Verma, a prominent government contractor, was found dead by suicide in his Raj Nagar apartment on 1 September 2025, apparently driven by financial despair caused by ₹30–40 crore in unpaid government dues.
Who Was P.V. Verma?
Verma, also known as Munna Verma, directed Shri Sai Associates, operating two hot-mix plants and managing PWD, Tribal Development, HAM road, and GMCH projects across Nagpur, Gondia, and surrounding districts. His family resided in Hyderabad, while he lived alone in Nagpur.
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Unpaid Bills and Debt
Verma struggled under the weight of skyrocketing unpaid bills from various government departments totalling ₹30–40 crore. Despite relentless follow-ups, he received no payment while mounting debts and borrower exploitation took a toll.
Circumstances and Investigation
Found hanging from the ceiling of his flat, Verma’s body was discovered by a friend and domestic help; no suicide note was recovered. The police launched an intense probe—including shadowy threats, missing phones, and potential foul play alongside financial ruin. His mobile phone was seized for digital forensics.
Wider Industry Outrage
The tragedy provoked widespread outrage among contractor associations. They criticized persistent delays in government payments and demanded systemic change. One representative said: “After farmers, now contractors are being forced into suicide.”.
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Rising Contractor Suicides
This is not an isolated event. Earlier in July, a Sangli contractor, Harshal Patil, took his life over unpaid dues of ₹1.4 crore and personal debt of ₹65 lakh. Over 5 lakh contractors statewide face ₹89,000 crore in outstanding government dues.
Reform Demands & Government Response
The events are intensifying calls for:
Timely payments and clear processes
Financial safeguards against interest burdens
Regulation of illegal moneylending, highlighted in Verma’s case
Accountability and mental health support for contractors
While official statements are pending, opposition voices liken contractor mortality to farmer suicide crises and demand government action.
Eroded by repeated tragedies and unaddressed complaints
Without reform, Contractor Suicide Nagpur could become a recurring headline unless structural changes ensure justice and humane treatment.
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Turning Tragedy into Change
The Contractor Suicide Nagpur tragedy underscores a crisis demanding urgent reform. P.V. Verma’s death exposes the fissures in government payment systems and highlights how financial neglect can devastate lives. As contractor associations rally and public pressure mounts, this moment could prompt the reforms needed to save others from similar fate.
