New Delhi, March 15 -- Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi gave directions to launch an investigation in alleged misappropriation of funds by the former secretary of Hardayal Library, an official statement said.

The mayor has written to MCD Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti to investigate the matter after receiving complaints against BJP councillor and former secretary of the Hardayal Library, Poonam Parashar, according to the statement.

Parashar served as the secretary of Hardayal Library during 2021-22.

Started in the year 1862 the present building of the Hardayal Municipal Heritage Public Library was built in the year 1916. The library is a historical heritage of Delhi because of its glorious past. The library has incomparable collection of ancient...