PD Act invoked against miller for diversion of custom-milled rice worth ₹ 27 crore
Police in Telangana have invoked the Preventive Detention Act against a rice mill owner for allegedly diverting over 7,600 metric tonnes of government-procured rice. The accused reportedly sold the stock illegally, causing a loss of ₹27 crore to the state exchequer.
Why it matters
This highlights the strict enforcement measures taken against corruption in public distribution systems to protect state resources.
Ramagundam Police Commissioner Ambar Kishor Jha on Monday issued orders invoking the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against a ‘habitual offender’ allegedly involved in repeatedly diverting custom-milled rice (CMR), ‘causing’ heavy loss to the State exchequer.
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