Irregularities detected in government ration shop, IAS ordered strict action

Bilaspur: A case of fraud of Rs 42 lakh has come to light in the government ration shop of Sarkanda area. An FIR has been lodged against two shop operators in the case. After the instructions of Collector Avnish Sharan, the Food Department conducted an investigation, after which this action has been taken. Sarkanda police has registered a case under the sections of the Essential Commodities Act against both the shop operators involved in the fraud and is investigating the matter. Taking the irregularities in the government ration shop seriously, Collector Avnish Kumar Sharan has issued an order to take strict action. In this connection, food inspectors inspected the ration shop operated at Muktidham Chowk Sarkanda. Irregularities were found in the ration shop ID number 401001070 operated by Ajay Mishra, as well as in the government fair price shop Bajrang Primary Cooperative Consumer Bhandar, Sarkanda ID. Irregularities were also found in the shop of Kailashnath Mishra, operator of A. 401001083. During the investigation, a shortage of ration worth Rs 31 lakh 86 thousand 252 was found in one shop. Whereas in the other, a shortage of food grains worth Rs 10 lakh 20 thousand 169 was found. Regarding which the investigating officer has lodged an FIR in Sarkanda police station. A case has been registered against both under section 3/7 of the Essential Commodities Act 1955.