A team of Food and Revenue Department on Tuesday conducted series of raids in city and Baloda bazaar district of Chhattisgarh and seized several varieties of lentils to the tune of over Rs1 crore.
As per information received, a team of Food and Revenue Department raided Gondwara-based lingraj Cold Storage and seized around 3000 quintal lentils illegally stored in the cold storage. The estimated market value of the seized lentils could be Rs1.5 crore. Initial investigation taken up by the Department revealed that the seized article belongs to six businessmen of the city, officials stated.
In this connection, officials concerned have registered a case under relevant sections of Essential Commodities Act and started investigation.
Aiming to prevent hoarding of lentils, which could be the one of the cause for hike in its price, the officials of Food and Revenue Department have conducted raid in the city and Baloda bazaar district.