Agriculture Ministry Officer Suspended Over Alleged Bribery Complaint.

New Delhi:

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the immediate suspension of Anurag, a Marketing Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, following a complaint alleging that he sought bribes from two warehouses in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district.

According to the complaint, the officer allegedly demanded money during an inspection in the district in connection with the release of subsidy amounts to warehouses.

The complaint alleged that Rs. 1 lakh was demanded from Shivay Warehouse in Bhairunda tehsil, while Rs. 60,000 was allegedly sought from Shri Krishna Warehouse in Beherakhedi village in the Rehti area.

The matter was brought to the attention of Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who took serious note of the allegations and directed that immediate action be taken.

Following the Minister’s directions, Marketing Officer Anurag was suspended with immediate effect.

The action comes amid the Ministry’s stated emphasis on addressing complaints concerning irregularities and alleged corruption in government processes related to farmers and warehouse operators. The Ministry has indicated that such complaints will be examined and appropriate action taken in accordance with the applicable rules.

The suspension follows the complaint and allegations against the officer; the allegations themselves do not constitute a finding of guilt. Further proceedings will determine the facts of the matter.