Authorities seize 'dumped' PDS food items in Doda

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Press Trust of India Doda
Last Updated : Jan 21 2013 | 4:10 AM IST

Acting on complaints of black-marketing, a team including SDM Gandoh Bal Krishan raided the godown at Baina Gawari area of the district and seized around 46 quintals of rice, 12 quintals of wheat and several bags of sugar and wheat flour.

Besides, 95 bags of fertilizer (urea) were also found dumped, officials said.

The ration was allotted for PDS distribution in April, but was not disbursed among the beneficiaries till date.

Further probe into the matter is on and necessary action will be initiated against the dealer, authorities said.

  

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First Published: May 10 2012 | 9:25 PM IST

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