SaralnamaA major scam in paddy procurement was discovered in Karnal's grain markets. Officials used private computers to create fake gate passes, inflating paddy arrival figures. The Chief Minister suspended three officials immediately. Farmers' union leader Ratanman explained the fraud method, saying it happens every season. Fake portals and gate passes are used to avoid detection. About 100,000 quintals of paddy were falsely recorded, causing losses worth crores to the government. The Deputy Commissioner has ordered physical verification of rice mills. So far, 950,497 metric tons of paddy have been officially recorded in Karnal district. The farmers' union demands FIRs and thorough investigations to uncover the full extent of the scam. (Updated 27 Oct 2025, 06:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A major scam in paddy procurement was discovered in Karnal's grain markets
- Officials used private computers to create fake gate passes, inflating paddy arrival figures
- The Chief Minister suspended three officials immediately