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’False’ allegations forces Saligrama Town Panchayat employee to attempt suicide


Mangalore Today News Network

Kundapur,Feb 4, 2017 :  Jayaraj, an employee of the Saligrama Town Panchayat who was facing charges of harassing a Dalit woman and  was also issued a show cause notice by the Town Panchayat Chief Officer, attempted suicide on February 3, Friday  by jumping off the Mabukala bridge.


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However, passersby who saw Jayaraj jumping into the water, rescued him and  he was immediately rushed to the hospital. He has survived but has suffered serious leg injury.


It has been gathered that  Jayaraj    was deeply depressed  over the developments and  the false allegations against him. Sources said even the Town Panchayat members had   demanded action against him.

Kota police have registered a case.