Yadgir: Rice Meant For Government Scheme Beneficiaries Seized
The vehicle was found carrying rice worth around Rs 15,080, which was allegedly meant for distribution to beneficiaries under various government schemes.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-10-08 15:04 GMT
Yadgir: Food and police officials seized 6.5 quintals of rice allegedly being transported for sale in the black market at Kembhavi in Surpur taluk and registered a case against the owner and driver of the vehicle.
Acting on a tip-off, food inspectors from Surpur and police personnel conducted a joint raid and intercepted a Tata Ace.
The vehicle was found carrying rice worth around Rs 15,080, which was allegedly meant for distribution to beneficiaries under various government schemes.
The Kembhavi police registered a case against the vehicle owner and driver under Sections 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.