Ludhiana, Jan. 28 -- In a stern action against irregularities in the public distribution system, the district food and civil supplies department has suspended the licence of four ration depot holders in Ludhiana district, citing serious lapses in compliance with departmental norms, officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Among these, the three suspensions have been carried out in the Mangat block of Ludhiana East and the remaining one at Sheikhupura village in Sawaddi Kalan under Ludhiana West following serious complaints of under distribution of wheat, incorrect weighing and harassment of beneficiaries, officials added.

According to officials, the crackdown comes amid heightened scrutiny of ration depots to ensure transpare...