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CPM for stern action on those behind suicide of MNREGA worker

The agitating CPM cadres raised slogans demanding immediate action and arrest of those guilty.

DTNEXT Bureau

MADURAI: Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a road blockade near Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai on Thursday seeking action against those responsible for the suicide of Nagalakshmi (31), a woman worker under MNREGA scheme.

The agitating CPM cadres raised slogans demanding immediate action and arrest of those guilty. Nagalakshmi committed suicide on Wednesday jumping out from a running bus.

Moreover, sources said as per orders, Madurai Additional Collector S Saravanan launched an enquiry with those ward members and panchayat secretary in connection with the incident for hours together. After enquiring, Muthu, the panchayat secretary, has been placed under suspension.

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