Over 300 maize farmers seek payment of dues in Markapuram district - The HinduUpdated - October 17, 2026 07:30 pm IST - MARKAPURAMSuperintendent of Police Pankaj Kumar Meena listens to a complaint from an elderly person from Bode Naik Thanda, outside the District Police Office in Markapuram on Monday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENTOver 300 maize farmers from four to five villages in Peddaraveedu mandal of Markapuram district alleged being cheated by a company due to non-payment of dues for their maize crops.Of the total farmers, nearly 20 Peddaraveedu mandal lodged a complaint with the Superintendent of Police (SP) Pankaj Kumar Meena during the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) meeting on Monday against the company for allegedly not paying the pending amounts. They brought the issue to the SP’s attention, claiming that athough the harvested crop had been supplied to the company as per the purchase agreement, the payments for the produce had not yet been made.After examining the farmers’ complaint, the SP spoke with them personally, and inquired about the details of the issue. He assured them that a comprehensive inquiry would be conducted to verify the facts and that appropriate action will be taken on the matter. He directed the police personnel to conduct a probe into the company.Mr. Meena also spoke personally to Balaji Naik, a 65-year-old destitute man with disability from Bode Naik Thanda in Dornala mandal, who complained that a couple of his cows had gone missing. The SP issued orders to Dornala Sub-Inspector (SI) to investigate the matter and ensure proper justice.Meanwhile, a total of 60 complaints were received from people across the district during the PGRS meeting.The SP directed the concerned officials to conduct an impartial inquiry into every complaint received and to take measures for their resolution within the prescribed time limit. Officer on Special Duty (Admin) Navajyothi Mishra, Deputy Superintendent of Police Nimmagadda Satyanarayana, and other officials were present.Published - October 12, 2026 09:34 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }