A trader was caught by police while allegedly delivering urea to farmers at night in Bhupalapatnam village, Sirpur (T) mandal. Though the trader had valid documents, authorities said action would be taken for violating fertilizer distribution rules.
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.