Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Paddy Warehouse Manager Booked for Extorting Farmers in Jabalpur
A manager of two paddy warehouses in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, was booked for extorting money from farmers.
The manager, Jagatjit Singh Thakur, allegedly collected Rs 100 per quintal from farmers selling paddy at the warehouses.
A farmer named Komal Singh complained about this, and an investigation confirmed the illegal recovery.
The manager asked farmers to deposit the money online into a specific account.
Based on the investigation, a case was registered against the manager under certain legal sections.
Jagatjit Singh Thakur, manager of Balraj Warehouses 62 and 74, was booked for extorting money from farmers.
Farmers were allegedly charged Rs 100 per quintal for selling paddy at the warehouses.
The extorted money was to be deposited online into an account under Ghunsor Farms Producer Company Limited.
The complaint was filed by farmer Komal Singh, leading to an investigation on January 9.
A case was registered against Thakur under sections 308(2) and 318(4) of BNS.
- Who
- Jagatjit Singh Thakur, manager of Balraj Warehouses 62 and 74
- What
- Extortion of money from farmers selling paddy
- When
- Case registered after investigation on January 9
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged illegal recovery of Rs 100 per quintal from farmers
- Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Accused
- Jagatjit Singh Thakur
- Warehouses Involved
- Balraj Warehouse 62 and Balraj Warehouse 74
- Amount Extorted
- Rs 100 per quintal
- Complainant
- Farmer Komal Singh
- Investigation Date
- January 9
- Charges Filed Under
- Sections 308(2) and 318(4) of BNS