Agriculture officials seized Rs.30-lakh worth high breed seed

 ​Guntur: Agriculture Department officials seized Rs.30-lakh worth chilli seeds stock in Guntur city on Wednesday. According to sources, the seed stocks came from Karnataka state. The high breed chilli seed reached Navata Transport office at Etukuru Road in Guntur district.

At present the high breed chilli seed being sold at Rs.25,000 to Rs.30,000. Traders selling the chilli seed at Rs.6,000 per kg and loose seed is selling in Guntur district to make a fast buck. On a tip, off the agriculture department officials seized the stocks and filed the case.