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Agriculture
Illegal Fertilizer Racket Busted in Bhind, 100 Bags Seized
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 08:43 PM
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Authorities in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, have seized 100 bags of suspected illegal fertilizer and sent samples for testing. The operation follows directives from District Collector Pawan Kumar Jain to crack down on the black market.
In a bid to curb the illegal fertilizer trade during the Rabi sowing season, authorities in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, have conducted a major raid. Joint teams from the Agriculture Department and Police seized 100 bags of suspected adulterated or counterfeit fertilizer. The seized bags have been sent to a laboratory for testing to confirm their authenticity and composition. The operation follows directives from District Collector Pawan Kumar Jain to intensify checks on fertilizers across the district.