CID investigation on ration mafia: AP Minister Nadendla

Kakinada: In Andhra Pradesh, Minister for Civil Supplies, Nadendla Manohar, has alleged rampant looting by the ration mafia in Kakinada. He accused that during the previous government’s tenure, ration rice was exported abroad from Kakinada port, earning crores of rupees illegally. The minister held a review meeting with senior officials of the Civil Supplies Department for the second consecutive day on Saturday. 

He criticized that some officials also colluded in the looting during the previous government’s term. The minister clarified that a CID investigation would be requested into the ration irregularities and strict action would be taken against those responsible. He mentioned that 7,615 metric tons of ration rice were seized in Kakinada and that ration supplies were being exported to other countries from Kakinada port.

The minister also said that illegal rice transportation had been happening for the past four days due to his scheduled visit. Earlier on Friday, during a review meeting with Civil Supplies Department officials at the Collector's office, the minister leveled allegations against the previous YSRCP government. 

He claimed, "The previous government made debts of ₹36,300 crores through the Civil Supplies Corporation and left without paying ₹1,600 crores due to the farmers. We will soon make policy decisions regarding the procurement process of paddy. We will benefit tenant farmers," assured Minister Nadendla Manohar.