LS polls: 106 govt employees suspended in T'gana for attending BRS meeting

The Election Commission has suspended 106 government employees in Siddipet district of Telangana for allegedly attending a BRS meeting in violation of the model code of conduct.Official sources on Tuesday said a large number of government employees attended the meeting at a function hall on April 7 night.Based on a complaint from the BJP, a flying squad of election officials visited the meeting venue.

LS polls: 106 govt employees suspended in T'gana for attending BRS meeting
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The Election Commission has suspended 106 government employees in Siddipet district of Telangana for allegedly attending a BRS meeting in violation of the model code of conduct.

Official sources on Tuesday said a large number of government employees attended the meeting at a function hall on April 7 night.

Based on a complaint from the BJP, a flying squad of election officials visited the meeting venue. On seeing the flying squad, many employees fled from the spot.

They were later identified by perusing CCTV footage. District Collector M Manu Choudary, who is the district election officer, issued orders late on Monday night suspending 106 employees, the sources added.

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