Punjab : In a major crackdown to protect farmers from unauthorised agricultural products, the Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has filed an FIR against a Haryana-based company for allegedly storing and selling unapproved fertilizers and insecticides in Malerkotla district. The action followed a complaint lodged by the Punjab Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Punjab Agriculture Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that the firm, identified as M/s Unitech Crop Science from Jhajjar, Haryana, was operating a godown in Malerkotla where a large stock of unauthorised fertilizers and insecticides was discovered during a surprise inspection by departmental officials.
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The Punjab Agriculture seized the entire stock to prevent its distribution to farmers. Minister Khudian added that further legal action has been initiated under the Fertilizers (Control) Order, 1985, the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Insecticides Act, 1968. An FIR has also been registered under Section 318 (4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Amargarh in Malerkotla.
Punjab Agriculture Minister Warns Firms Against Breaking Fertilizer and Insecticide Laws
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Khudian emphasized that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government is dedicated to ensuring the availability of high-quality agricultural inputs for farmers. He warned that any violations of statutory provisions related to fertilizers and insecticides will be met with strict action against the responsible individuals or firms.
Punjab Agriculture Director of Agriculture Gurjit Singh Brar stated that inspections have been intensified across the state to protect farmers’ interests. He highlighted that ensuring transparency, quality standards, and accountability in the agricultural supply chain remains a top priority, so that farmers receive only approved and reliable products for their crops.