Sheller owner sets up illegal grain market

Amritsar, April 19

A sheller owner was booked by the Beas police for violating curfew restrictions and his licence was cancelled after he was found guilty of setting up illegal grain market in his complex. The sheller was located in Sathiala village falling under Rayya market committee. The accused has been identified as Hari Shankar owner of Asha Agro Industry Sathiala.

A resident had complained to market committee that Asha Agro Industry Sathiala owner Hari Shankar has set up an illegal grain market in his complex. He was weighing the wheat produce of a farmer after bringing it in his complex in illegal manner. Following this a raid was conducted by the market committee members and police officials. Finding the allegations true, the market committee members recommended for cancellation of sheller’s licence. The police had registered a case under Sections 188, 269 and 34 of the IPC against Hari Shankar for violating curfew restrictions. — TNS