Yadadri Bhuvanagiri (Telangana) [India], August 12 (ANI): In a prompt operation on Monday, the Vigilance and Enforcement officials of the Nalgonda unit seized 5.5 tonnes of Public Distribution System rice at Chittapuram village, on the outskirts of Valigonda Mandal in Yadadri Bhongir District.
On credible information, the V&E officials in the early morning hours of Monday recovered 92 illegal white bags of rice from the site.
On enquiry, it was revealed that the (Public Distribution System) PDS rice was illegally stored by D. Mahendar, a resident of Pacharlabodu Thanda, Bhongir Mandal.
The seized rice, valued at approximately Rs 1,10,000, was handed over to the concerned authorities for registering a case under Section 6A and initiating criminal proceedings against the accused.
Further investigations are underway. (ANI)
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