32 tonnes of PDS rice seized, five held in Chittoor
Chittoor police seized 32 tonnes of PDS rice and arrested five individuals involved in diverting subsidized grain for illegal resale in Karnataka. The suspects were intercepted during a vehicle inspection on the Tirupati-Piler highway.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing efforts to curb the black-market diversion of essential commodities meant for the poor.
The Chittoor district police on Friday (July 3, 2026) seized 32 tonnes of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice worth ₹6.3 lakh and arrested five individuals.
The article is a straightforward report on a police action and criminal investigation.
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