The scientist's family claimed that work pressure affected his mental health before his death. The ADA however said it had no prior information about it. A 47-year-old scientist allegedly jumped to his death from a residential building in the Seegehalli area of Bengaluru, with his family alleging that work-related stress and mental pressure may. A 47-year-old ADA scientist, Sharad Katiyar, died by suicide in Bengaluru on October 21.