PRAYAGRAJ, May 24 -- Disciplinary action has been initiated following the detection of financial irregularities in the accounts of gram pradhans in Prayagraj district. Accounts of eight gram pradhans having been frozen on charges of financial irregularities and negligence in duties. Additionally, investigations are currently underway against 28 more gram pradhans.

According to reports, a complaint was filed against Farooq Ali, a gram pradhan of Mahuali Kala in Manda tehsil of Prayagraj, alleging that that he embezzled Rs.8,11,044 of government funds.

Acting on the complaint, district magistrate of Prayagraj Ravindra Kumar Mandar handed over investigation to district basic education officer. During investigations, the allegations were fo...