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Crime
Madhya Pradesh: Former OSD Deepam Raichura Suspended Over Rs 2.75 crore Fake Liquor E‑FDR
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:15 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh Excise Department has suspended former OSD Deepam Raichura after a probe uncovered a fake electronic fixed deposit receipt worth over Rs 2.75 crore linked to a Bhopal liquor contract.
The Madhya Pradesh Excise Department’s investigation into a liquor contract awarded in Bhopal revealed irregularities in an electronic fixed deposit receipt (e‑FDR) valued at more than Rs 2.75 crore. The e‑FDR, which was supposed to certify the financial backing of the contract, was found to be fabricated.
Following the discovery, the department took swift action by suspending Deepam Raichura, who previously served as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Deputy Chief Minister. Raichura’s suspension was ordered pending further inquiry into his role in the falsification.
Bank officials confirmed that they had refused to issue the e‑FDR, indicating that the document was not backed by any legitimate deposit. The case underscores ongoing concerns about corruption in the state’s liquor licensing process.
State authorities have announced that a detailed forensic audit will be conducted to trace the source of the fake document and to identify any additional parties involved. The suspension remains in effect while the investigation continues.
The incident has drawn attention from anti‑corruption watchdogs and political observers, who see it as a test of the government’s commitment to transparency in public procurement.
Following the discovery, the department took swift action by suspending Deepam Raichura, who previously served as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Deputy Chief Minister. Raichura’s suspension was ordered pending further inquiry into his role in the falsification.
Bank officials confirmed that they had refused to issue the e‑FDR, indicating that the document was not backed by any legitimate deposit. The case underscores ongoing concerns about corruption in the state’s liquor licensing process.
State authorities have announced that a detailed forensic audit will be conducted to trace the source of the fake document and to identify any additional parties involved. The suspension remains in effect while the investigation continues.
The incident has drawn attention from anti‑corruption watchdogs and political observers, who see it as a test of the government’s commitment to transparency in public procurement.