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.

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According to Vigilance DG Shikha Goel, inspections in the Warangal Unit revealed irregularities involving ₹9.34 crore in the handling of CMR grain. The raids were conducted jointly by civil supplies and vigilance officials at Srisailam Mallanna Industries in Kamalapur Mandal of Hanamkonda district.

Officials found a shortage of 40,000 quintals of grain, valued at around ₹9.34 crore. A case has been registered, and recommendations were made to district civil supplies authorities for further action.

In Nalgonda Unit, vigilance teams booked 13 vehicles for route violations and imposed fines of ₹3 lakh. In Karimnagar Unit, 30 quintals of PDS rice worth ₹70,000 were seized, and a case was filed. DG Shikha Goel stated that surprise checks would continue across the state to curb such illegal practices.

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