The Civil Provides-Legal Investigation Division (CS-CID) on Monday seized 1,300 kg of ration rice, meant for provide underneath the Public Distribution System (PDS) from a mini-van and arrested 4 individuals on this connection.
Appearing on a tip-off, a group performed a car test at Samiyarpettai close to Chidambaram after they intercepted a mini-van. The group searched the car and located the stolen ration rice.
Investigations by the police revealed that the accused recognized as Suresh, Mahendran, Veerababu, and Annaiya had smuggled the rice to be bought at the next worth in Andhra Pradesh. The 4 hailing from Andhra Pradesh have been arrested and remanded in custody.