Attempt to sell 235 bags of illegal paddy, two coachmen arrested

Ambikapur. Under the Kharif marketing season 2023-24, paddy is being purchased in the district at support price. On the instructions of Collector Kundan Kumar, continuous investigation of paddy procurement is being done including making smooth arrangements for paddy procurement in the district. Strict monitoring is being maintained on illegal paddy transportation and storage in the district. As soon as the paddy procurement starts, the administration is keeping a close watch on the Kochi middlemen. As per the instructions of the Collector, the officers are coming to the field and going to the procurement centers and doing their own investigation. The administrative team is continuously taking action against those involved in illegal purchase, storage and transportation of paddy.

In the same sequence, on Monday, 235 sacks of two farmers were seized while consuming illegal paddy in Kedma Committee. During investigation, it was found that 64 quintals of paddy was brought by Kochi Somaru and 30 quintals of illegal paddy was brought by Ramprasad for consumption. Panchnama was prepared on the spot and paddy was confiscated. During this time Naib Tehsildar Akash Gautam, Food Inspector Satpal Singh and RAEO Radhakrishna were present. According to the information received from the District Food Officer, till now action has been taken by seizing 1058 quintals of illegal paddy in 6 cases in the district.