
Bantwal, Oct 31, 2023: The Panchayat Development Officer of Sajipamunnur has lodged a complaint against seven members of the Gram Panchayat accusing them of gheraoing the Panchayat office without any prior notice and also obstructing duty of government officers.

The complaint followed the act of seven SDPI backed members in gheraoing the GP office accusing PDO Lakshman of misuse of authority. They had also prevented Panchayat staff from performing their duty and had snatched the office keys, it has been alleged.
PDO Lakshman in his complaint has demanded action against the seven GP members.