Neglect leaves procured paddy stock damaged in Virudhunagar

Farmers and activists expressed concern that if paddy bags are stolen during the night, it would be difficult to identify those responsible due to the lack of adequate security at the procurement centre.

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Updated:18th Jul, 2026 at 10:27 PM

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Farmers and social activists have urged the district administration to immediately shift paddy procured at the direct procurement centre in Vathirairuppu in Virudhunagar to government storage warehouses, alleging that the delay is causing damage to the stocks.

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Neglect leaves procured paddy stock damaged in Virudhunagar

Farmers and activists expressed concern that if paddy bags are stolen during the night, it would be difficult to identify those responsible due to the lack of adequate security at the procurement centre.

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