Vigilance and enforcement teams uncovered a massive CMR rice scam across several Telangana districts. Surprise raids revealed that rice millers diverted rice stocks worth crores of rupees meant for public supply. The inspections covered Nirmal, Rangareddy, Mahabubnagar, Sangareddy, and Wanaparthy districts.
In Nirmal, the Karimnagar Vigilance Unit raided Katta Balaji Rice Mill on November 11. Officials found 2,684 metric tonnes of CMR rice diverted during the 2024–25 Rabi season. The estimated value was ₹6.22 crore. In Sangareddy, teams found a shortage of 3,752.80 quintals of rice worth ₹87 lakh at Kanyaka Parameshwari Agro Industries.
Officials found another major diversion in Wanaparthy district. Two rice mills had rerouted 1,47,375 bags of rice worth ₹13.67 crore. Authorities have begun action against those involved and submitted reports to senior officials.
In Hyderabad Rural, officers stopped a DCM vehicle carrying 15 tonnes of PDS rice near Shamshabad. The stock, worth ₹5 lakh, was seized. They also fined several overloaded trucks and confiscated vehicles without valid documents. Citizens can report illegal grain transport to the toll-free number 14432.
