Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals on Saturday said that Rajkumar Bafna has resigned from his position as President Finance, citing the severe pollution levels in Delhi as the reason for stepping down. Bafna, who was designated as Senior Management Personnel, will be relieved of his duties effective December 31, 2025, the company confirmed in a regulatory filing.
In a resignation letter addressed to Chief Financial Officer Sumeet Sood, Bafna wrote that he was stepping down “due to Delhi Pollution level” and requested to be relieved at the earliest. “If I can be any help during this transition, please let me know,” he added.
Company acknowledges resignation, cites health considerations
Responding to the letter, Sood acknowledged the resignation and said the company would formally relieve Bafna on December 31, 2025. “Though we regret your decision however given your health issue we will not be able to persuade you,” Sood wrote.
Delhi pollution triggers health and lifestyle concerns
Air quality in Delhi continued to remain hazardous on Sunday, with the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 391 at 6 am, just short of the ‘severe’ category. Several air monitoring stations across the capital reported AQI readings exceeding 400. A dense blanket of smog mixed with winter fog covered large parts of the city, raising health concerns and disrupting normal daily activities.
Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 445; Patparganj, 425; Nehru Nagar, 433; Shadipur, 445; Mundka, 413; and IGI Airport, 320, indicating severe pollution across the region.
Delhi has experienced severe air pollution in recent weeks, with air quality frequently dropping into the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories. Authorities have implemented measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), including curbs on construction activity, vehicle movement limits, and advisories for work-from-home arrangements and school operations during peak pollution days.
On Saturday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that two restrictions under GRAP Stage-4 will remain permanent to control pollution levels. According to Sirsa, “No petrol will be provided to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). Vehicles entering Delhi from outside that do not meet Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission standards will also face restrictions.”
