Mandya : Police have arrested three more people in connection with the alleged milk powder diversion racket at Mandya District Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union (Manmul) on Monday, taking the total number of arrests to 11.
Vijesh and Anas operated a bakery products manufacturing unit at Thubinakere near Mandya town, according to police. Police identified the accused as Anas from Kerala , Vijesh of Thubinakere in Mandya taluk and Arpit from Maddur town. Prime accused, Pradeep Kumar Jadhav, allegedly lured them into the racket by offering milk powder at significantly lower prices. Police suspect subsidised milk powder meant for authorised tender holders was illegally diverted and sold to private buyers, generating substantial profits for the accused. Preliminary investigations indicate the alleged racket may have operated for several years. Police are trying to identify others involved, trace the diverted stock and determine the extent of the alleged financial irregularities.