CBI files chargesheet against two, including former FCI official, over alleged anomalies

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against then Deputy General Manager(Region), Food Corporation of India, Guwahati and the Proprietor of a private company based at Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar in an ongoing investigation of a case.

A chargesheet is filed against Bhaskaran Devanand and Sagar Basumatary, Proprietor, M/s. Sagar Basumatary, Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar, Assam

A case was registered on 28.10.2021 against said DGM and others including a Proprietor of a private company based at Kokrajhar(Assam) on the allegations that there were anomalies in awarding of a contract for transportation of foodgrains and manipulation in sanctioning transportation bills showing undue favour to a private contractor. An alleged loss of Rs 55,28,829 (approx) was caused to Government Exchequer.

An official communique stated CBI earlier conducted searches at the premises of accused. Documents pertaining to Transport Contracts of FCI, handwritten transcripts of records of expenditures/payments made and details of Bank Pass Book, Cheque Books containing Record Slips were recovered from the residence of said Proprietor.