Wed Feb 25 16:09:18 UTC 2026: # Srikakulam Municipal Commissioner Suspended Following Diarrhoea Outbreak

The Story:
The Municipal Commissioner of Srikakulam Municipal Corporation, H.D. Kurma Rao, has been suspended with immediate effect on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, following a suspected diarrhoea outbreak in the region. The suspension order was issued by Principal Secretary to Government S. Suresh Kumar, citing gross negligence, lack of devotion to duty, and disobedience of instructions from superiors.

Key Points:

  • H.D. Kurma Rao, Municipal Commissioner of Srikakulam Municipal Corporation, has been suspended.
  • The suspension is linked to a suspected diarrhoea outbreak in Srikakulam.
  • The order was issued by Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The reasons for suspension are gross negligence, lack of devotion to duty, and disobedience of instructions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Andhra Pradesh state government is taking swift action in response to the diarrhoea outbreak in Srikakulam.
  • Accountability is being enforced at the municipal level for failures in public health management.
  • The severity of the outbreak warranted immediate suspension of the Municipal Commissioner.

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