Katpadi

Civil Supplies Officials Seize 71 Tonnes of PDS Rice Near Katpadi in Suspected Diversion Chain

Civil Supplies officials have seized 71 tonnes of Public Distribution System rice near Katpadi after investigators traced the consignment to a private rice mill on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Officials said the stock was being moved toward Chennai Port, raising fresh concerns over leakage from the welfare supply chain and the misuse of subsidised grain meant for vulnerable households.