“Mother passed away? — “Everyone’s mother dies, don’t be dramatic,” is what the Chennai Zonal Head of a PSU reportedly told a branch manager when the employee sought a leave as his mother was in the ICU.

The scathing internal email – which levels a series of allegations against the zonal head – accusing him of "dictatorial, abusive, and insensitive" workplace culture," has now gone viral on social media.

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The allegations reveal a disturbing pattern of employees being denied leave even during moments of deep personal crisis. Also Read | Viral video: Young girl leaves ₹60,000 job to prioritise health; netizens react

While one officer said his request for time off after his mother’s death was fla

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