Police seize four tonnes of PDS rice at Jolarpet railway station

The Authorities Railway Police (GRP) seized round 4 tonnes of rice meant for provide beneath the Public Distribution System (PDS) from an specific practice at Jolarpet railway station in Tirupattur on Thursday.

Police stated that, primarily based on orders of Collector Ok. Sivasoundaravalli, particular police groups have been fashioned to forestall PDS rice smuggling within the district. Throughout a shock examine at Jolarpet railway station, the police workforce discovered 4 tonnes of PDS in 80 gunny baggage on the acute finish of the platform. They seized the rice and handed it over to the Tirupattur Taluk Provide Officer (TSO) of the Division of Civil Provides. 

Police analysed the CCTV footage within the railway station and located that few individuals have been unloading sacks of PDS rice close to the platform on the railway station. Police stated the seized rice consignment was meant to be offered to wholesale sellers in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Particular groups have been fashioned to nab the suspects. A case was registered by Jolarpet police and additional probe is beneath manner.