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Crime
Six months after CEO’s letter, FIR still not lodged in Sehore’s Jharkheda shop scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM
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The district panchayat CEO’s March 2 letter demanding an FIR against a former sarpanch and secretary in the Jharkheda shop‑construction scandal remains unacted upon, with no case filed at Doraha police station after six months.
Sehore district’s Jharkheda panchayat has come under scrutiny after allegations of irregularities in the construction and allocation of 17 shops. Local officials are accused of bypassing standard procedures, prompting public outcry and demands for accountability.
On March 2, 2026, the district panchayat chief executive officer (CEO) wrote to the Doraha police, urging the filing of a first‑information report (FIR) against the former sarpanch and the panchayat secretary, whom he identified as responsible for the alleged misconduct.
Six months later, the FIR has not been registered, and the case remains pending in police records. The delay has raised questions about procedural lapses and possible political interference, while residents continue to seek a transparent investigation into the shop‑allocation controversy.
Local opposition leaders have called for a swift police response, warning that prolonged inaction could erode public trust in the panchayat system. The matter is now being closely monitored by state authorities and media outlets.
Authorities have not provided a formal explanation for the hold‑up, leaving the affected community uncertain about the next steps in seeking redress.
On March 2, 2026, the district panchayat chief executive officer (CEO) wrote to the Doraha police, urging the filing of a first‑information report (FIR) against the former sarpanch and the panchayat secretary, whom he identified as responsible for the alleged misconduct.
Six months later, the FIR has not been registered, and the case remains pending in police records. The delay has raised questions about procedural lapses and possible political interference, while residents continue to seek a transparent investigation into the shop‑allocation controversy.
Local opposition leaders have called for a swift police response, warning that prolonged inaction could erode public trust in the panchayat system. The matter is now being closely monitored by state authorities and media outlets.
Authorities have not provided a formal explanation for the hold‑up, leaving the affected community uncertain about the next steps in seeking redress.