Ration shop owner booked for irregularities in distribution in UP's Shamli

A fair price shop owner has been booked for alleged irregularities in the distribution of goods in the neighbouring Shamli district, an official said on Friday.

After receiving complaints of irregularities in distribution and black marketing against one Pradeep Kumar, a checking was conducted at his shop in Yahyapur village on Thursday, said district supply officer Om Hari Upadhyay.

Kumar was then booked under the Essential Commodities Act, the official added.