Mayurbhanj, Nov 7: The Odisha government on Sunday placed under suspension the ranger of Dudhiali forest range Saroj Panda on charges of dereliction of duty.

The move followed a disciplinary proceeding contemplated against Panda for negligence in discharging the government duties, lack of absolute integrity, and dereliction in duty.

Panda has been suspended with immediate effect.

Earlier, a data entry operator of the range was also arrested for alleged embezzlement of assistance money.