Raid on ration depot busts fraud

KOCHI: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) officials raided the district ration depot in Paravoor on Tuesday and seized 36,000 kg of rice that was being diverted to the black market. The official also examined the documents and found that 26,000 kg of wheat was missing from the depot. “We will send the report to higher officials and action will be taken soon,” VACB officials said.