Kanakapura A team of officials from the Ramanagara Lokayukta, led by Superintendent of Police Sneha, conducted a sudden raid on Thursday at the ragi purchase centre located inside the APMC yard in Kanakapura town.
The raid was triggered by a series of complaints alleging serious irregularities at the procurement centre. Farmers have accused officials and staff of short-weighing the ragi, demanding bribes for issuing receipts, and diverting government-procured ragi meant for fair-price shops (PDS) to the black market.
During the inspection, Lokayukta officials thoroughly examined the records and documents at the centre. Several farmers approached the team and narrated their grievances on the spot.Shining Diva Fashion Latest Stylish Design Fancy Crystal Necklace Jewellery Set for Women | Trendy Celebrity Inspired Jewellery
One farmer alleged They are reducing the weight while taking the ragi, demanding money to issue receipts, and selling the grain that should go to government fair-price shops to private traders.
SP Sneha issued a strong warning to the officials and staff at the ragi purchase centre. “Ensure that no inconvenience is caused to farmers. First deals, next diplomacy, the story of Pakistan’s relevance.
If any irregularities are found, strict action will be taken, she cautioned.The Lokayukta team has directed officials to conduct a detailed inquiry into the irregularities detected during the raid and submit a report.
Such malpractices in ragi procurement centres are causing heavy losses to farmers and preventing the benefits of government schemes from reaching them.Bagalkote Bypoll: Flood of Money in the Electoral Arena; Rs 12.37 Lakh Seized at Check Post..!
Farmer organisations have demanded continuous monitoring and stringent action to completely stop these irregularities.
Ragi-growing farmers in Ramanagara district are already suffering due to falling prices. Irregularities at procurement centres are further worsening their economic condition.Manoj Tiwary, a Cricketer who was bowled by Mamata Banerjee