Vedprakash Sahu Granted Anticipatory Bail

High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur

08/07/2026

Applicant: Vedprakash Sahu, 43, resident of Rajnandgaon, employed as Computer Operator of Mohara Cooperative Society since 2008.
Respondent: State of Chhattisgarh represented by Police Chowki Mohara, Dongargarh Police Station.
Crime No. 268/2026 alleges misappropriation of 995.68 quintals of paddy out of 1,12,831.60 quintals procured, resulting in a loss of approx ₹30,86,608 to the government.
Allegations stem from a complaint by Dron Kumar Kamde, Assistant Food Officer, that Society Manager Santosh Verma, applicant, and unauthorized purchaser Raju Verma conspired to violate Custom Milling Policy 2025‑26.
Investigation recovered 160 bags of paddy from Raju Verma’s house; applicant alleged to have manipulated procurement data.
Co‑accused Santosh Verma and Ved Prakash Sahu (applicant) are said to be absconding; co‑accused Raju Verma’s statement implicates only the Society Manager.
Applicant contends innocence, no prior criminal record, role limited to data entry, and lack of documentary evidence; cites transfer and a communication from Divisional Commissioner dated 15.05.2026 clearing him.

The Court allowed the anticipatory bail application.
Applicant may be released on personal bond with one surety upon arrest, subject to conditions:

(a) No inducement or threat to witnesses;

(b) No act prejudicial to fair trial;

(d) Submit Aadhaar card copy and photograph with Aadhaar number for verification;

(e) No involvement in similar offences in future.

Anticipatory Bail, Paddy Procurement Fraud