Archive · 3 Sep 2025
AP Panchayat Secretary Suspended for Misusing Pension Funds
A government worker named Srinivasulu took money meant for pensions for elderly people and used it for online gambling.
This caused problems for the people waiting for their money.
Officials found out and suspended him, and he was arrested.
They also learned his family said he had done this before.
The government is making sure the pensioners will receive their money.
Panchayat Secretary Srinivasulu suspended for misusing pension funds.
Funds were intended for NTR Bharosa pensions in Bandlapalle village.
Rs 6.34 lakh was withdrawn to disburse pensions to 152 beneficiaries.
Srinivasulu allegedly used the funds for online betting.
Alternative arrangements made to distribute pensions after the incident.
- Who
- Srinivasulu, Panchayat Secretary of Bandlapalle village
- What
- Misused pension funds, leading to his suspension and arrest.
- When
- Funds withdrawn two days before scheduled pension disbursement.
- Where
- Bandlapalle village, Punganur mandal, AP
- Why
- Allegedly for online betting.
- Official
- Srinivasulu, Panchayat Secretary
- Location
- Bandlapalle village, Punganur mandal, AP
- Action
- Suspension ordered by the collector
- Funds Misused
- NTR Bharosa pensions
- Amount Withdrawn
- Rs 6.34 lakh
- Beneficiaries
- 152
- Alleged Misuse
- Online betting