Overview

• Khammam Commissionerate police raided three gang bases manufacturing counterfeit seeds as a cottage industry.
• Authorities seized 560 kg of fake seeds valued at Rs 14 lakh across three operations.
• Nine individuals were arrested during the crackdown while two accused remain on the run.
• Investigators found the seeds treated with rizobin and packed under labels of brands including Arunodaya, Advance 555 and Pallavi Seeds.
• A dedicated task force now monitors local seed markets and farmers are urged to report any suspicious sales immediately.