Former Kerala Development Officer Sentenced to Jail for Rs 8.96 Lakh Fund Misappropriation

A former Scheduled Caste development officer in <b>Palakkad district</b> has been sentenced to jail for misappropriating welfare funds worth <b>₹8.96 lakh</b> between 2002 and 2003.<br><br>According to official reports, the accused allegedly falsified critical official records, including the cash book and acquittance register, to divert money meant for <b>three different welfare schemes</b> during her tenure.<br><br>The conviction reinforces accountability in public service and ensures strict legal consequences for financial irregularities.