Kothagudem: Harassed by seniors, Forest beat officer attempts suicide

Kothagudem: A Forest beat officer allegedly attempted suicide in Kothagudem district on Saturday.

According the Forest department sources, B Upender, who is working for Anjanapuram beat in Palvoncha limits, consumed pesticides fell down while he was on duty on Friday. The staff noticed him and rushed him to the Bhadrachalam private hospital for treatment. Upender is doing his duty regularly, in last four days he was upset due to officers harassment, as alleged by the family members.

Only for that reason he attempted to commit suicide alleged his wife and brother. Taking cognizance of the matter, District Forest Officer Laxman Anjith Naik ordered an enquiry on Saturday.