JAMMU, Nov 21: The Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against 13 former Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department officers, including 9 Assistant Directors, 2 Chief Accounts Officers, and 2 Tehsil Supply Officers in connection with a major ration scam in Jammu rural , whereas seven of thema re dead.
The scam involved the misappropriation of over 4.39 lakh quintals of BPL/AAY (Below Poverty Line/Antyodaya Anna Yojana) ration, valued at Rs 19.2 crore, during the years 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006.
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