Archive · 7 Dec 2025
26,800 Bags of Rice Vanish from Dhemaji FCI Godown
A lot of rice meant for people to buy at fair prices has gone missing from a storage place in Dhemaji, Assam.
The rice was supposed to be given to shops that sell it to the public.
About 26,800 bags, which is a huge amount, have disappeared.
The rice is worth a lot of money, around Rs 5.20 crore.
Some officials who were in charge of the rice have been suspended because they might be involved in the disappearance.
The authorities are trying to find out what happened, but they haven't said anything yet.
26,800 bags of fair price rice vanished from Dhemaji FCI godown.
The rice was worth Rs 5.20 crore and meant for public distribution.
FCI officials from Lakhimpur discovered the shortage during an inquiry.
Five officials, including Rakesh Das, were suspended over the incident.
An investigation has been initiated, but no findings have been disclosed yet.
- Who
- FCI officials, including Rakesh Das and four other in-charges
- What
- Disappearance of 26,800 bags of fair price rice
- When
- Discovered on December 7
- Where
- Dhemaji FCI godown, Assam
- Why
- Unknown, investigation ongoing
- Location
- Dhemaji, Assam
- Quantity Lost
- 26,800 bags (13,000 quintals)
- Estimated Value
- Rs 5.20 crore
- Department Involved
- Food Corporation of India (FCI)
- Suspended Officials
- 5 (including Rakesh Das)