Multiple reports describe an investigation in Madhya Pradesh involving alleged diversion of government rice to private millers and subsequent re-entry into government stocks. The case centers on claims that government-supplied rice is taken to private rice mills for “custom milling,” then the processed rice is returned and appears again in government warehouses. Investigators say this is linked to irregularities in how stocks are handled and the movement of grains. The reports also refer to a truck connected to the alleged diversion and milling process, which has become part of the scrutiny into the supply chain.
Officials and investigators are examining whether the rice distributed through government systems is being redirected to private facilities beyond approved processes, and whether “custom milled” returns are being used to obscure the origin and quantity of grains. One cited figure in the reporting is a potential value of Rs 1,160 crore associated with the broader alleged irregularities. Authorities are reportedly evaluating documentary records and stock movement to determine how the diversion occurred and whether any individuals or firms benefited from the alleged scheme.
