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- Vigilance and revenue officials in East Godavari district seized a lorry carrying 423 bags (21.15 tonnes) of rice supplied through the Public Distribution System, which was being illegally transported from Vijayawada to Rajamahendravaram.
- The seizure took place on the Gammon bridge on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
- Two persons, Penki Rambabu and driver Balaswamy, were arrested, and a case was registered under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
- The incident highlights illegal diversion of subsidised PDS rice, which affects supplies meant for ration card holders.
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- Findings of the III town police investigation into the illegal transport network
- Any further seizures or arrests linked to PDS rice diversion in the district
- Action against the source of the rice diverted from Vijayawada
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Y. Megha Swaroop
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“We have seized 423 bags of PDS rice and arrested two persons identified as Penki Rambabu and driver Balaswamy. A case has been registered under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955”
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…Godavari District Joint Collector Y. Megha Swaroop stated that the rice supplied through the PDS was being illegally transported from Vijayawada to Rajamahendravaram city. The lorry was seized on the Gammon bridge. “ We have seized 423 bags of PDS rice and arrested two persons identified as Penki Rambabu and driver Balaswamy. A case has been registered under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 ”, said Mr. Megha Swaroop. The III town police took up investigation. Published - September 05, 2026 08:30 pm IST…
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Named India · Balaswamy · Penki Rambabu · Rajamahendravaram · Vijayawada · East Godavari district · III Town Police · Y. Megha Swaroop
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