Officials of the Agriculture Department seized seeds and fertilizers that were stocked beyond limit or not permitted, during raids conducted on five shops on Wednesday. The department seized 10.6 metric tonnes of stocks valued at ₹9.45 lakh.
The Hindu had published about the exorbitant prices of seeds in Anantapur district and the non-availability of cotton and sunflower seeds, following which Agriculture Joint Director B. Chandra Naik, along with staff, conducted raids on some shops and found discrepancies in the stock register and actual stocks.
The officials said raids would continue if any complaint was received.
