Guwahati, June 30: Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell has detained seven people in Dhekiajuli of Sonitpur district in connection with an alleged scam involving the public distribution system (PDS) of rice.

Among those detained are five fair price shop owners and two employees of a cooperative society.

The individuals who have been detained in connection with the alleged scam have been identified as Surajit Senapati, Anirudh Pal, Bhaskarjyoti Kar, Khubir Tati, Subrat Bonik, Mridul Taran, and Ashok Ghosh.

According to reports, the Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell has taken seven individuals into custody for interrogation on Friday.

Sources said the accused are charged with engaging in illegal sale of rice that was specifically allocated for the welfare of beneficiaries.

They were produced before the Special Court on June 30 and sent for police custody for four days.

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