Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Ten Talathis Suspended in Jalna over Rs 34.97 Crore Farmer Compensation Scam
In Jalna, India, ten government workers called talathis have been suspended due to a suspected scam.
They are accused of wrongly handling about Rs 34.97 crore meant to help farmers who suffered from bad weather between 2022 and 2024.
The investigation is ongoing.
Ten talathis in Jalna district, Maharashtra, have been suspended.
The suspensions are linked to an alleged farmer compensation scam.
The scam involves approximately Rs 34.97 crore.
The compensation was for farmers affected by natural calamities.
The incidents occurred in Ambad and Ghansawangi tehsils between 2022 and 2024.
- Who
- Ten talathis and farmers affected by natural calamities.
- What
- An alleged scam involving farmer compensation.
- When
- Between 2022 and 2024.
- Where
- Jalna district, Maharashtra, India, specifically in Ambad and Ghansawangi tehsils.
- Why
- To investigate irregularities in farmer compensation.
Accusations
Investigation
Scam
Accusations
Allegations of fraudulent disbursement of farmer compensation funds.
Investigation
No viewpoint provided as investigation is ongoing.
- District
- Jalna
- State
- Maharashtra
- Tehsils Involved
- Ambad and Ghansawangi
- Amount of Scam
- Rs 34.97 crore
- Type of Compensation
- Farmer compensation
- Number of Suspended Officials
- 10 talathis