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Crime
Satna Market Committee Seizes 83 Quintals of Illegal Garlic Worth 13.03 Lakh Rupees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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In Satna’s Gandhi vegetable market, authorities seized 83 quintals of illegally stored garlic, valued at over ₹13 lakh. Two firms were targeted, one shop sealed, and the case will be presented to the court.
The Satna Market Committee conducted a raid at the Gandhi vegetable market on Thursday, confiscating 83 quintals of garlic that had been stored illegally. The seized produce was appraised at ₹13.03 lakh. Investigations identified two firms involved in the illicit trade; one of their shops was sealed pending further action. The committee has filed the case with the local court for prosecution. The raid underscores the committee’s commitment to enforcing market regulations and curbing unlawful trade practices in the region.