Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Officials Seize Rice Intended for Government Scheme Beneficiaries in Yadgir
Officials found a large amount of rice in a small vehicle in Kembhavi.
They said the rice was meant for people who receive help through government schemes.
The rice was allegedly being taken to sell it illegally.
Food inspectors and police searched the vehicle after getting a tip.
They seized 6.5 quintals of rice, worth about Rs 15,080.
Police registered a case against the vehicle’s owner and driver.
The case was filed under parts of a law about essential goods.
Food and police officials seized 6.5 quintals of rice in Kembhavi, Surpur taluk.
The rice was found in a Tata Ace vehicle and was allegedly being transported for black-market sale.
Officials said the rice, valued at about Rs 15,080, was intended for government scheme beneficiaries.
Food inspectors from Surpur and police conducted the joint raid after receiving a tip-off.
Kembhavi police registered a case against the vehicle’s owner and driver under Sections 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
- Who
- Food inspectors and police seized the rice; a case was registered against the vehicle’s owner and driver.
- What
- Officials seized 6.5 quintals of rice allegedly being transported for black-market sale.
- Where
- Kembhavi in Surpur taluk, Yadgir.
- Why
- The rice was allegedly being diverted for sale instead of distribution to government scheme beneficiaries.
- Rice seized
- 6.5 quintals
- Estimated value
- About Rs 15,080
- Vehicle
- Tata Ace
- Location
- Kembhavi, Surpur taluk, Yadgir
- Officials involved
- Food inspectors from Surpur and police personnel
- Legal provisions
- Sections 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955