Vigilance detects ₹3.81 crore rice diversion in Mulugu; tax cases booked in Shamshabad

Hyderabad: Vigilance and Enforcement officials uncovered rice diversion worth ₹3.81 crore during a surprise inspection in Mulugu district, DG Shikha Goel said on Saturday.

The Warangal unit raided Sri Achyuta Agro Industries in Mallampalli and found major stock gaps. Officials said the mill had diverted 15,972.06 quintals of rice. This included 4,780.80 quintals from the 2024–25 Rabi season and 11,191.26 quintals from the 2022–23 Rabi auction stock.

Rice diversion Mulugu: civil supplies officer to act

DG Shikha Goel said they recommended action under the Essential Commodities Act. The Mulugu District Civil Supplies Officer will now take further steps.

In a separate drive, officials from the Hyderabad Rural Vigilance Unit, RTA, and Mining Department held route checks at Shamshabad ORR in Ranga Reddy district. They booked 17 vehicles and collected ₹6.27 lakh in penalties.

Officials also filed eight cases under the Mines and Minerals Act for illegal transport violations.