Amaravati, Nov 5 (PTI) A 58-year-old polling officer died after developing respiratory problems while performing duty at a polling station

Amaravati, Nov 5 (PTI) A 58-year-old polling officer died after developing respiratory problems while performing duty at a polling station

Amaravati, Nov 5 (PTI) A 58-year-old polling officer died after developing respiratory problems while performing duty at a polling station

Amaravati, Nov 5 (PTI) A 58-year-old polling officer died after developing respiratory problems while performing duty at a polling station in Anantapur district, where a rural local body election was going on, on Thursday.

    The officer, Haritha, was working as a Secondary Grade Teacher at Mandal Parishad Primary Upper (MPPU) School in Poolakurthi village of D Hirehal mandal in the district.

    "Haritha died after suffering respiratory distress at a polling station in Kadadarakunta village of Anantapur district on Thursday," an official press release said.

    After she felt difficulty in breathing, a medical team stationed at the polling booth shifted her to the Kudairu Primary Health Centre. Despite emergency medical treatment, she died at 12.50 pm, it said.

    Meanwhile, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over her death and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.

    He assured the family that the government would extend all possible support and prayed for peace to the departed soul.

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