SaralnamaA corruption probe began in Muzaffarnagar's Alipur Khurd village. Village head Urmila Devi allegedly sold ₹16 lakh worth of farm equipment for only ₹3.10 lakh. The District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) started an investigation after the village secretary complained. The equipment was bought under a crop management scheme in 2022-23. The village head reportedly auctioned the machines without permission, causing financial loss. The DPRO issued a notice seeking a response within 7 days. An FIR was ordered against the village head. Meanwhile, the head's son accused the DPRO of using abusive language and demanding ₹6,000, which he refused to pay. Local tensions have risen as the investigation continues. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 12:11 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A corruption probe began in Muzaffarnagar's Alipur Khurd village
- Village head Urmila Devi allegedly sold ₹16 lakh worth of farm equipment for only ₹3.10 lakh
- The District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) started an investigation after the village secretary complained