Monaragala disaster relief services officer suspended over allegations linked to cyclone Ditwah compensation payments.

The department of government information stated the decision was taken due to ongoing allegations.

A grama niladhari also implicated in complaints has been transferred to another division to support investigations.

A formal inquiry is currently underway into incidents at the monaragala divisional secretariat.

Residents have alleged that some officials demanded commissions and withheld portions of disaster relief funds.

One resident stated that rs. 100,000 was allegedly taken as commission from her compensation payment.