Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the owner of a Hyderabad-based company for allegedly cheating farmers in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh by supplying sub-standard vegetable seeds, including bitter gourd. The FIR was filed at the Manawar police station following complaints from farmers who purchased seeds in November 2025. After sowing, the crops failed to yield expected results, leading to a significant decline in production. An investigation by agricultural scientists confirmed that the seeds were sold under the guise of being certified, resulting in financial losses for the farmers. The case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Essential Commodities Act, and the Seeds Act. Following a meeting with affected farmers, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed officials to ensure compensation and take strict legal action against the company. He also announced a ban on 'Robusta' seeds, emphasizing the government's commitment to protecting farmers from sub-standard agricultural products.