7 Crore Paddy Vanishes in Kawardha: Officials Blame Rats, Sparking Scam Fears

• Paddy worth ₹7 crore has gone missing from a government warehouse in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh.
• Officials claim rats and termites consumed the massive quantity of stored paddy, causing its disappearance.
• Locals and opposition leaders dismiss the explanation, alleging a major scam and misappropriation of the paddy.
• The district administration has ordered an investigation into the incident and sought explanations from concerned officials and employees.
• The incident raises serious questions about the government's storage system and monitoring mechanisms.

Why It Matters: ₹7 crore paddy vanishes in Kawardha; officials' rat-blame sparks scam allegations and probe.