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Agriculture
SDM Seizes Two Trucks Carrying 580 Bags of Government Wheat at Sironj Market, Worth Rs 7 Lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 08:36 AM
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During an inspection at Sironj agricultural market in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate seized two trucks loaded with 580 bags of wheat bought by the government for the 2022‑23 season, valued at about Rs 7 lakh.
The Sub‑Divisional Magistrate (SDM) conducted a surprise raid at the Sironj agricultural produce market in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, as part of a routine enforcement drive. During the operation, officials stopped two trucks that together were carrying 580 bags of wheat earmarked for government procurement.
Preliminary verification indicated that the wheat belonged to the 2022‑23 government purchase programme, suggesting that the grain was intended for distribution under the public food‑security scheme. The seized cargo has been valued at approximately Rs 7 lakh.
Authorities have taken the trucks and the grain into custody for further investigation to determine whether any irregularities occurred in the handling or diversion of the government‑procured wheat. The incident underscores ongoing efforts by state officials to curb illegal trade in essential food commodities.
The SDM’s action was reported by local media, and the seized material is expected to be returned to the appropriate government channels after the inquiry is completed.
Preliminary verification indicated that the wheat belonged to the 2022‑23 government purchase programme, suggesting that the grain was intended for distribution under the public food‑security scheme. The seized cargo has been valued at approximately Rs 7 lakh.
Authorities have taken the trucks and the grain into custody for further investigation to determine whether any irregularities occurred in the handling or diversion of the government‑procured wheat. The incident underscores ongoing efforts by state officials to curb illegal trade in essential food commodities.
The SDM’s action was reported by local media, and the seized material is expected to be returned to the appropriate government channels after the inquiry is completed.