A Truck, A Rice Mill And A Rs 1,160 Crore Question In Madhya Pradesh
Authorities in Madhya Pradesh are investigating a suspected scam involving the diversion of government-owned rice to private mills. The alleged irregularities, totaling approximately Rs 1,160 crore, involve a complex logistics chain of trucks and milling facilities.
A major investigation has been launched in Madhya Pradesh following allegations that government-procured rice was systematically diverted to private rice mills. Officials suspect that the stocks were processed and then returned to government warehouses under the guise of custom milled rice to fulfill state quotas.
Key evidence in the probe centers on tracking the movement of trucks and analyzing the operational logs of several rice milling facilities. Discrepancies in transportation records suggest that significant quantities of grain were moved through unauthorized channels before being reintegrated into the public distribution supply chain.
State authorities are currently scrutinizing the financial records of the involved entities to determine the full extent of the fiscal impact. Preliminary estimates suggest the value of the diverted stock and associated logistical manipulation could reach Rs 1,160 crore, raising concerns over transparency in the regional grain procurement system.
Source: NDTV
