Telangana: Sarpanch attempts suicide over delay in release of funds

Hyderabad: Incidents of suicides over delay in the state releasing funds despite completion of developmental works have been increasing with another sarpanch taking an attempt on her life on Saturday.
The sarpanch of Venunagagar gram panchayat in Pembi mandal of Nirmal district, Radha, attempted suicide by consuming pesticide at her house.
She was shifted to the Nirmal government hospital for treatment by the villagers after which her condition was said to be stable in ICU.
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They also said that Radha took loans at a hefty interest rate for laying CC roads, constructing a model school and improvement of graveyards in the village.
She also reportedly used her own money, set aside for constructing a house of her own.