Karnataka: Harekala PDO suspended for political campaigning

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Deputy Commissioner Ravi Kumar M R has suspended Harekala Gram Panchayat PDO for allegedly campaigning for a party.

The suspended officer is Yashwavth Belchada.

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Alleging that Belchada was campaigning for a party, Harekala GP President Badruddin Harekala had filed a complaint to Zilla Panchayat CEO along with the documents.

Based on the complaint, a probe was conducted by Zilla Panchayat CEO.

Based on the complaint and inquiry report submitted by the ZP CEO, the DC has suspended him with immediate effect.