1 month ago
Fake DAP Fertiliser Racket Busted in Nagarkurnool
In Nagarkurnool district, authorities found a big scam where fake DAP fertiliser bags were being sold.
They seized around 2,900 fake bags and caught nine people involved, but two are still missing.
The main person behind the scam is being traced.
Farmers are advised to buy fertilisers only from official shops and ask for proper bills.
If they see any suspicious sales, they should tell the Agriculture Department or the police.
A fake DAP fertiliser racket was exposed in Nagarkurnool district.
Authorities seized around 2,900 counterfeit DAP bags.
Cases were registered against nine persons, with two accused absconding.
The main accused is allegedly operating a manufacturing unit in Rangareddy district.
Farmers are advised to purchase fertilisers only from government-authorised shops and collect proper bills.
- Who
- Authorities, farmers, nine accused persons (with two absconding), and the main accused operating a manufacturing unit in Rangareddy district.
- What
- A fake DAP fertiliser racket has been exposed in Nagarkurnool district.
- Where
- Nagarkurnool district, with seizures in Mahadevunipet, Ammampally, and Velgonda villages.
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the article.
- Why
- To prevent the illegal trade of counterfeit fertilisers and protect farmers from fraud.
Authorities
Accused
Action Taken
Authorities
Authorities have seized fake DAP bags and registered cases against nine persons.
Accused
Two accused are absconding and the main accused is being traced.
Key facts
- Location
- Nagarkurnool district
- Number of Fake DAP Bags Seized
- 2,900
- Number of Accused
- 9 (with 2 absconding)
- Main Accused's Location
- Rangareddy district
- Advice to Farmers
- Purchase fertilisers only from government-authorised shops and collect proper bills.
Quotes
DSP Burri Srinivasulu
District Sub‑Collector of Nagarkurnool
“"DSP Burri Srinivasulu revealed the details of the case and said that the main accused, who was allegedly operating a manufacturing unit in Rangareddy district, is being traced."”
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