P. Velmurugan, District Sports Officer, Tiruchi, has been suspended for alleged dereliction of duty. According to sources, Member-Secretary of the Sports Department Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) placed him under suspension pending inquiry on Monday. Sources said Mr. Velmurugan allegedly failed to prevent the erection of a flex board, featuring a former Minister, who runs a sports academy, on the premises of Anna Stadium. The flex board was erected on the occasion of the Tamil Nadu State Senior Athletics Championship held on Saturday and Sunday.
Tiruchi District Sports Officer suspended
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