Ludhiana, Aug. 29 -- Postal employees in Ludhiana have alleged a major salary fraud at the Central Post Office (CPO), accusing a postwoman of drawing nearly Rs.5 lakh in wages despite being absent from duty for more than two years. The case, raised by the All India Postal Employees Union Postmen and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), has triggered demands for strict action not only against the employee but also against officials accused of covering up the irregularity.

According to union members, Priya Rani, earlier a gramin dak sevak who was later promoted to postwoman, never reported for duty after her posting at CPO Millerganj.

However, attendance records consistently marked her present, allowing her to withdraw full salary during the two-ye...