Vigilance officials seize 423 bags of PDS rice in Rajamahendravaram

The vigilance and revenue officials on Saturday (September 5, 2026) seized a lorry loaded with 21.15 tonnes of rice, supplied through the Public Distribution System, as it was on its way from Vijayawada to Rajamahendravaram city.In an official release, East 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