Mysuru: Unable to bear the torture by a woman Panchyath Development Officer (PDO), a young male clerk working at Jayapuram gram panchyath attempted suicide, leaving behind a death note, on Wednesday July 27.
The clerk is identified as Murthy, who was recruited on compassionate grounds after his brother working for state government died earlier. He was working under Panchayath development officer Soumya who is understood to have physically and emotionally tortured him. Hurt by her repeated abuses in public, Murthy decided to end his life on July 27 afternoon, leaving a death note behind. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Mysuru and his current health condition is not known.

PDO is K Marigowda’s confidante

It is learnt, that CM’s close associate K Marigowda who is absconding in the Mysuru DC threat and abuse case was responsible in getting PDO Soumya appointed at Jayapura gram Panchayath which falls under Chamundehwari assembly constituency. Others working in the panchayath accused her of disrespecting lower cadre employees and castigate when questioned about irregularities committed by her. She used to justify her actions by stating that she has CM’s backing and nothing could be done to her. Jayapuram Police have registered a case and are investigating further.