Rs 3.53 Lakh Fraud Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Victims Seek Justice at Collectorate

Fraudulent Kisan Credit Cards Issued

Victims from Teligaon village in Chanchowda tehsil approached the Collector with a complaint of fraud at the district headquarters' public hearing. They allege that under the guise of facilitating benefits from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, fraudulent Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) totaling Rs 3.53 lakh were issued in the names of two elderly individuals.

Details of the Deception

In an application submitted on behalf of the affected family, Murti Bai and Vidya Bai stated that the fraud was perpetrated against their father-in-law, Ganga Ram Ahirwar (an elderly person), and their sister, Bhamri Bai. The complaint alleges that a local resident named Dashrath Ahirwar tricked both elders into affixing their thumb impressions by promising to help them fill out forms for the PM-KISAN scheme.

Bank Complicity in Fraud

It is alleged that Dashrath Ahirwar, in collusion with the then Branch Manager of the Bheena Ganj branch of the Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, processed a fraudulent Kisan Credit Card for Rs 3.53 lakh in the names of Ganga Ram and Bhamri Bai. The victim family discovered this serious fraud only when they visited the bank themselves to apply for a credit card.

Discovery of Encumbered Land

Upon investigation at the bank, it was revealed that their land (Khasra numbers 209/2, 421/2, 202/2, with a total area of 2.261 hectares) had already been mortgaged by the bank. Further investigation uncovered that Dashrath Ahirwar's mobile number was linked to Ganga Ram's PAN card, indicating the extent of the fraudulent activity.

Plea for Justice and Action

During the public hearing, the victim family demanded an impartial investigation into the matter and strict action against all those involved in the fraud. They stated that this act has not only impacted their financial situation but has also jeopardized their ancestral land. Considering the gravity of the situation, the Collector has instructed the concerned officials to conduct an inquiry.