Andhra Pradesh government has intensified its crackdown on fertiliser irregularities across the State. Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified its crackdown on fertiliser irregularities across the State, warning of stringent action against dealers and middlemen involved in diversion, black marketing, illegal stocking and transportation of fertilisers meant for farmers. Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) said the government was taking a serious view of attempts to divert fertilisers for non-agricultural purposes or create artificial shortages affecting farmers. He warned that the licences of dealers found guilty would be cancelled immediately and criminal cases registered against them. Addressing the issue, the Minister said the government would not tolerate illegal storage, diversion of fertilisers to industries or other States, or sale at inflated prices. He directed Agriculture Commissioner Manjeer Jilani to conduct special inspections at dealerships, warehouses and transport hubs across the State. The Minister said that from May 4 to date, the Agriculture Department’s enforcement wing had issued 182 show-cause notices to …