A Phagwara businessman has allegedly been cheated of more than ₹54 lakh in a paddy transaction, following which the police have registered a case against the accused after an inquiry into the complaint.
Complaint and Investigation
According to the police, a case was registered based on a complaint filed by Mahesh Aggarwal, a resident of Regency Town, Phagwara. The complainant alleged that he had supplied paddy worth ₹54.37 lakh to the accused during a business transaction but did not receive the payment.
During the course of the investigation, the authorities examined documents and statements connected with the transaction. After completing the preliminary inquiry, the police found sufficient grounds to proceed with legal action and registered a case of criminal breach of trust and cheating.
Accused Identified
The accused, identified as Davinder Singh, a resident of Salarpur village in Jalandhar district, has been named in the FIR. The complainant had approached the authorities seeking legal intervention after efforts to recover the money through other means failed.
The police are now conducting further investigations into the matter, and efforts are being made to locate and apprehend the accused. The case highlights the risks involved in agricultural commodity transactions and the importance of verifying the credibility of business partners.
