SaralnamaHundreds of quintals of food grains were found missing from a Public Distribution System (PDS) dealer's warehouse in Narottampur Panchayat, Pakur district, Jharkhand., block supply officer Sumit Mishra filed a case against dealer Sunil Tudu for embezzling ration meant for poor cardholders. An inspection revealed the warehouse empty, while online records showed it should have contained 330 quintals of rice, 78 quintals of wheat, and 1,201 kg of chickpeas. Following complaints from beneficiaries, the Deputy Commissioner ordered an investigation. The accused dealer's beneficiaries have been reassigned to three nearby PDS shops. Officials stated that further investigation is ongoing, and strict legal action will be taken if the dealer is found guilty. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 02:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Hundreds of quintals of food grains were found missing from a Public Distribution System (PDS) dealer's warehouse in Narottampur Panchayat, Pakur district, Jharkhand
- On 25 Aug 2023, block supply officer Sumit Mishra filed a case against dealer Sunil Tudu for embezzling ration meant for poor cardholders
- An inspection revealed the warehouse empty, while online records showed it should have contained 330 quintals of rice, 78 quintals of wheat, and 1,201 kg of chickpeas