KANNUR: The allegation is strong that Ettukudukka Booth Level Officer Aneesh George (44) of the Payyannur constituency committed suicide as he could not bear the pressure to complete the SIR form distribution quickly. Relatives and friends say that Aneesh, a native of Ettukudukka and a peon at Kunnaru AUP School, had informed senior officials that he could not bear the workload. Aneesh was found hanging in his bedroom when the family returned from church around 11 a.m.

There had been strict instructions to complete 100% distribution yesterday. Staff members say the tahsildar and collectorate officials were calling every few hours to check progress and pressure them. Political parties on both the left and the right, as well as employees’ unions, have alleged that the Election Commission is

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