Suspended lekhpal dies by suicide, sparks protests
Meerut, July 11 -- A suspended lekhpal from Hapur died early Thursday after consuming poison. He had been under suspension since June 6 over allegations of demanding a Rs200 bribe in Dhaulana tehsil. The incident has triggered protests by revenue staff, who allege unfair treatment.
Officials said the suspension followed a June 3 complaint made at a public meeting chaired by Hapur DM Abhishek Pandey. Based on villagers' statements, the lekhpal was suspended and served a charge sheet.
According to colleagues, Meena consumed poison at his residence on Wednesday. He was initially admitted to a hospital in Pilkhuwa, then shifted to Ghaziabad, where he died....
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