14 rice millers arrested over diversion of fine variety rice in Telangana
The Telangana Crime Investigation Department has arrested 14 rice millers for allegedly diverting premium 'Sanna Rakam' paddy to the open market and replacing it with cheaper coarse rice. This fraudulent substitution violated government procurement agreements and resulted in significant financial losses related to bonus payments.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic corruption in government food procurement supply chains, which directly impacts public funds and the integrity of food distribution programs.
14 rice millers arrested over diversion of fine variety rice in Telangana HYDERABAD The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested 14 rice millers after registering three cases over diversion of fine variety (Sanna Rakam) paddy and substitution of the rice supplied to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) during the Kharif 2025-26 season. The investigation was taken up following a complaint by the General Manager (Procurement) of the Telangana Civil Supplies Corporation on October 24. According to the CID, certain millers allegedly diverted Sanna Rakam paddy to the open market and supplied cheaper coarse rice, including rice allegedly sourced from outside Telangana, in its place. The government had procured 71.86 lakh metric tonnes of paddy during Kharif 2025-26 against a target of 59.60 lakh metric tonnes of rice for delivery to the FCI.
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