New Delhi, July 14 -- Four people have been arrested so far as investigation into the alleged diversion of government rice meant for ethanol production in Madhya Pradesh has widened to neighbouring Maharashtra.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has so far arrested four people, including truck drivers, a transporter and a person associated with an ethanol plant, according to a report by The New Indian Express (TNIE). Around 20 trucks allegedly carrying diverted government rice have also been seized, while nearly 40 people, including rice millers, transporters and ethanol plant personnel, have been questioned.

"So far, four persons, including truck drivers, a person associated with the concerned ethanol plant and a transporter, have be...