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Agriculture
Wheat worth Rs 60 lakh disappears from two storage centres in Uttar Pradesh, probe launched
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 03:15 AM
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Approximately Rs 60 lakh of wheat has gone missing from two storage centres in Uttar Pradesh, prompting authorities to start an investigation.
The Food Corporation of India reported that wheat stock worth about Rs 60 lakh could not be accounted for at two separate storage centres in Uttar Pradesh. The loss was discovered during routine inventory checks conducted earlier this week.
State officials have immediately ordered a detailed probe to determine how the grain vanished and to identify any lapses in security or handling procedures. A senior officer from the district administration has been tasked with overseeing the investigation, and a forensic audit of the warehouses is underway.
The incident adds to growing concerns over the safety of government‑stocked food grains, especially in the run‑up to the upcoming rabi harvest season. Authorities have urged warehouse staff and local contractors to cooperate fully with the inquiry and have warned of strict action against any malpractice uncovered.
While the exact cause of the disappearance remains unclear, preliminary reports suggest possible internal collusion or theft. The probe is expected to be completed within the next few weeks, after which corrective measures will be recommended to prevent recurrence.
State officials have immediately ordered a detailed probe to determine how the grain vanished and to identify any lapses in security or handling procedures. A senior officer from the district administration has been tasked with overseeing the investigation, and a forensic audit of the warehouses is underway.
The incident adds to growing concerns over the safety of government‑stocked food grains, especially in the run‑up to the upcoming rabi harvest season. Authorities have urged warehouse staff and local contractors to cooperate fully with the inquiry and have warned of strict action against any malpractice uncovered.
While the exact cause of the disappearance remains unclear, preliminary reports suggest possible internal collusion or theft. The probe is expected to be completed within the next few weeks, after which corrective measures will be recommended to prevent recurrence.