Idukki, April 19 -- Dr Jinu Zakaria Oommen, the Chairperson of the Keralam State Food Commission, led an extensive inspection in Edamalakudy, the state's sole tribal Panchayat in Idukki's Devikulam taluk, following multiple complaints regarding irregularities in ration distribution.

The Commission conducted surprise inspections at ration shops and visited various tribal settlements to interact directly with beneficiaries. The visit was prompted by allegations that eligible families had not received their entitled food grains for several months.

A preliminary inquiry by the Civil Supplies Department had already revealed a massive shortage of 65 metric tonnes of food grains at shops operated by the Girijan Service Cooperative Society, pro...