A lorry carrying urea meant for farmers in Nalgonda’s Miryalaguda constituency was allegedly hijacked and sold in the black market. Police suspect the involvement of MLA Bathula Laxma Reddy’s gunman, who impersonated the legislator’s aide to pressure officials.
Paddy purchase centres may continue to operate for one more month in view of the late arrivals expected from districts such as Bhupalpally and Mulugu where the transplantation took place towards the fag end of the season.