Rations worth ₹38 lakh seized in Bapunagar en route to black market

Updated: Oct 19th, 2024


The CID (Crime) have seized subsidised grains, millets and pulses valued at ₹38 lakh in Bapunagar. These items were meant for sale under the public distribution system (PDS) but were being sold illegally. 

Acting on a tip-off, Crime branch officials stopped a pick-up van carrying grain, near the Ahmedabad–Kheda Highway on October 17. 

The driver Gopal Goyal, confessed that he, his brother Sushil Goyal, nephew Ashish Goyal, and their associate Vasant Prajapati were transporting PDS items for sale on the black market. The bulk of the goods, originally meant for sale at Prajapati’s ration shop in Bapunagar, was being diverted to VV Agro Industries, also owned by Prajapati.

Based on this information, the police raided the VV Agro godown, and seized the food items. 

The primary investigation has revealed that Sushil has been illegally selling PDS grains since 2020, Inspector A Y Baloch said, adding that the accused also manipulated distribution records through fake bills. 

Item Quantity (in sacks) Value
Bajra (pearl millet) 182 ₹2.45 lakh
Rice 1,953 ₹13.38 lakh
Wheat 919 ₹12.40 lakh
Tuver dal (split pigeon pea) 125 ₹9.25 lakh

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