Bhawanipatna: A former Panchayat Extension Officer (PEO) of Pahadpadar gram panchayat of Lanjigarh block in Kalahandi district Debanand Sagar who allegedly attempted to commit suicide by hanging in his house today has been rescued and admitted to the district headquarters hospital here in critical condition.
According to reports, while Sagar was serving as PEO he had allegedly embezzled Rs 47,17,967 by forging the signature of the Sarpanch of Pahadpadar gram panchayat Laxman Majhi.
Following a complaint by the Sarpanch and the Samiti Sabhya, Lanjigarh BDO had ordered an enquiry.
On the basis of the enquiry report, Sagar was suspended. Following his suspension, Sagar was in a disturbed state of mind. It is suspected that this could be the reason behind his suicide attempt.
