Hyderabad, Dec. 18 -- A Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) died after reportedly collapsing due to a suspected cardiac arrest due to stress following election-related duties in Telangana's Mulugu district.

According to reports, G Rajendra Prasad, aged 60, a resident of Hanamkonda and serving as the MPDO of Venkatapuram mandal, had been on long-term medical leave due to health issues.

However, following instructions from senior officials in connection with the ongoing local body elections, he rejoined duty in October.

Altercation with staff reported

On Wednesday, December 17, he was supervising the third phase of the elections in the mandal. After completion of the vote-counting process late in the night, an altercation reporte...