Over 6,300 tonnes of government paddy worth ₹23 crore missing from Yadadri rice mill

Hand holding golden paddy seeds in Indian subcontinent. | Photo Credit: bdspn

A shortage of over 6,300 metric tonnes of government paddy, valued at approximately ₹23.03 crore including penalties, has been detected at a rice mill in Yadadri-Bhongir district, prompting the police to register a case against two mill owners over suspected illegal diversion of stocks.

The irregularities came to light during a physical inspection of paddy stocks and Custom Milled Rice (CMR) supplies at Shiva Parboiled Industries in Raigiri village, under the limits of Bhongir Rural police station, on Wednesday (October 7).