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Crime
Tikamgarh Panchayat Secretary Suspended Over Fake BPL Card Scandal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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In Tikamgarh’s Hridayanagar gram panchayat, a fake BPL card was issued to an ineligible family. The investigation uncovered the involvement of the panchayat secretary and a patwari, leading to the secretary’s suspension by Collector Vikas Shrotiy.
A probe into the Hridayanagar gram panchayat in Tikamgarh has revealed that a BPL card was fraudulently issued to a family that did not meet eligibility criteria. The investigation traced the misconduct to the panchayat secretary and a patwari, who allegedly colluded to create the fake card.
Collector Vikas Shrotiy acted swiftly, suspending the panchayat secretary pending further inquiry. He also announced that action would be taken against the patwari involved.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about corruption in local governance. Authorities have pledged a thorough review of all BPL card issuances in the area to prevent future irregularities.
Collector Vikas Shrotiy acted swiftly, suspending the panchayat secretary pending further inquiry. He also announced that action would be taken against the patwari involved.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about corruption in local governance. Authorities have pledged a thorough review of all BPL card issuances in the area to prevent future irregularities.