World · 25 Oct
14 rice millers arrested over diversion of fine variety rice in Telangana

AI summaryThe Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested 14 rice millers for allegedly diverting fine variety Sanna Rakam paddy and supplying cheaper coarse rice to the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The alleged substitution occurred during the Kharif 2025-26 season in Nizamabad, Karimnagar, and Mulugu districts, resulting in an estimated financial loss of ₹1.69 crore and potential losses of ₹242 crore. The investigation is ongoing to establish the financial loss and determine if officials were involved.
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