A tragic incident unfolded in Pune, India, where a PhD scholar at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) died by suicide, allegedly due to harassment by her supervisor, A Benniamin. Just two days prior to her death, Benniamin submitted an affidavit, apologizing for his 'improper, unethical conduct and misbehaviour at the workplace.' This affidavit was signed in front of a notary and witnesses, including the scholar's father, who revealed that his daughter had never previously disclosed the harassment. The scientist's apology included assurances of respect for professional boundaries and cooperation in the completion of her thesis, which is due by May 2026. The father expressed his deep concern over his daughter's silence regarding the harassment, suggesting she may have felt pressured to endure it to avoid jeopardizing her academic progress. The scholar was found dead in her room shortly after expressing her intent to retrieve materials for her thesis, raising serious questions about the support systems in place for students facing such challenges.