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Haryana: DFSC inspector held for embezzlement of wheat stock worth ₹63 lakh
DSP crime Rajiv Kumar said that the police received a complaint from AFSO Mukesh Gupta after a detailed internal probe and an FIR was registered at Kunjpura police station on September 6.
The local police on Wednesday said that they have arrested an inspector posted with the District Food and Supplies Controller, earlier posted in Karnal, for an alleged embezzlement of wheat stock worth ₹68 lakh.
He was identified as Ashok Sharma, who was set to retire in January next year.
DSP crime Rajiv Kumar said that the police received a complaint from AFSO Mukesh Gupta after a detailed internal probe and an FIR was registered at Kunjpura police station on September 6.
“Allegations were made against the then food and supply inspector Ashok Sharma that during his posting at the Kunjpura warehouse, embezzlement of wheat stock worth ₹68 lakh was found during verification by the department. Accused was arrested and will be presented before a court,” he added.
