Hyderabad Civil Supplies Conduct Surprise Ration Shop Inspections in Golconda; ACSO Bushra Sultana Books Cases Over PDS Irregularities
Assistant Civil Supplies Officer Bushra Sultana led surprise inspections at ration shops in Golconda, Hyderabad. A few cases were booked over alleged PDS irregularities, and beneficiaries were urged to complete e-KYC.

Assistant Civil Supplies Officer (ACSO), Mehdipatnam Circle, Bushra Sultana, along with her team, conducted surprise inspections at several fair price (ration) shops in the Golconda area on Thursday. During the inspections, a few cases were booked against ration shop dealers for alleged violations, including diversion of Public Distribution System (PDS) commodities and other irregularities. Officials also urged beneficiaries to complete their e-KYC process, while the Civil Supplies Department said inspections will continue.
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Surprise Inspections at Golconda Ration Shops
As part of a drive to check irregularities and ensure the proper distribution of essential commodities, Assistant Civil Supplies Officer (ACSO), Mehdipatnam Circle, Bushra Sultana, led a team in conducting surprise inspections at several fair price (ration) shops in the Golconda area of Hyderabad.
The inspections were carried out on Thursday to verify compliance with government rules governing the Public Distribution System.
Cases Booked Over PDS Irregularities
During the inspections, officials booked a few cases against ration shop dealers for alleged violations.
According to the Civil Supplies Department, the alleged violations included:
- Diversion of Public Distribution System (PDS) commodities
- Other irregularities
Officials issued strict warnings to the dealers and instructed them to operate their shops in accordance with government guidelines. They also directed dealers to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive their ration without any lapses.
Bushra Sultana Urges Beneficiaries to Complete e-KYC
During the inspection, Bushra Sultana interacted with beneficiaries and appealed to them to complete their e-KYC process.
She said completing e-KYC is essential for beneficiaries to continue receiving their ration benefits without interruption.
Civil Supplies Department to Continue Inspections
Bushra Sultana said the Civil Supplies Department will continue conducting regular inspections to:
- Ensure transparency
- Prevent diversion of PDS commodities
- Safeguard the interests of ration card holders
The Civil Supplies Department conducted surprise inspections at several fair price shops in the Golconda area of Hyderabad under the leadership of Assistant Civil Supplies Officer (ACSO), Mehdipatnam Circle, Bushra Sultana, on Thursday. A few cases were booked against ration shop dealers for alleged diversion of PDS commodities and other irregularities. Officials warned dealers to follow government guidelines, urged beneficiaries to complete e-KYC, and confirmed that regular inspections will continue to ensure transparency and protect the interests of ration card holders.
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