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Crime
913 quintals of wheat vanish from three fair-price shops in Badvi, Banswara – case lodged
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 09:32 PM
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A raid on three fair-price shops in Badvi Gram Panchayat uncovered a shortfall of 912.99 quintals of wheat, prompting a criminal case against the LEMS administrator and several others.
During a surprise inspection of three fair-price shops in Badvi Gram Panchayat, Banswara district, officials found that 912.99 quintals of wheat were unaccounted for. The discrepancy was detected while verifying stock records against physical holdings.
The Rajasthan State Food Corporation filed a First Information Report naming the LEMS (Local Essential Materials Store) administrator and several shop personnel as suspects. Authorities allege that the wheat, intended for distribution to low‑income families, was siphoned off.
Police have seized relevant documents and begun a detailed audit of the shops. The case underscores concerns over supply‑chain integrity in the state's public distribution system and may lead to stricter monitoring of fair‑price outlets.
The Rajasthan State Food Corporation filed a First Information Report naming the LEMS (Local Essential Materials Store) administrator and several shop personnel as suspects. Authorities allege that the wheat, intended for distribution to low‑income families, was siphoned off.
Police have seized relevant documents and begun a detailed audit of the shops. The case underscores concerns over supply‑chain integrity in the state's public distribution system and may lead to stricter monitoring of fair‑price outlets.