Two sentenced in Assam PDS scam

Two persons were today sentenced to seven years Rigorous Imprisonment for their involvement in the PDS rice scam in Assam's Tinsukia district.

Tinsukia Chief Judicial Magistrate N S Deori sentenced former Kakopathar Block Development Officer Alizur Rehman Bora and Extension Officer Kshitij Kakati to seven years RI along with a fine of Rs 50,000 each.

The duo were convicted for selling PDS rice, meant to be sold to BPL section at Rs two, at Rs 12-14 in 2007.