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Crime
Bhopal Lokayukta Files FIR Against Former Revenue Officer and Contractor Over Rs 2.75 Crore Fake FDR in Liquor Contract
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM
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In Bhopal, the state Lokayukta has lodged a First Information Report against former Assistant Revenue Commissioner Deepam Raychura and contractor Jaswant Singh for submitting a fraudulent FDR exceeding Rs 2.75 crore to secure the 2024-25 liquor contract.
The state of Madhya Pradesh has been scrutinising the 2024-25 liquor contract awarded in Bhopal, following allegations of irregularities in the bidding process.
Investigations revealed that a fraudulent Financial Disclosure Report (FDR) worth more than Rs 2.75 crore was allegedly submitted to secure the contract.
In response, the Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta has filed a First Information Report against former Assistant Revenue Commissioner Deepam Raychura and contractor Jaswant Singh, accusing them of collusion and corruption.
The Lokayukta has ordered a formal inquiry and the case will be referred to the police for further action.
Investigations revealed that a fraudulent Financial Disclosure Report (FDR) worth more than Rs 2.75 crore was allegedly submitted to secure the contract.
In response, the Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta has filed a First Information Report against former Assistant Revenue Commissioner Deepam Raychura and contractor Jaswant Singh, accusing them of collusion and corruption.
The Lokayukta has ordered a formal inquiry and the case will be referred to the police for further action.