Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Udupi Raid Uncovers Illegal Hoarding of Anna Bhagya Rice
Imagine a store owner was hiding lots of free rice meant for people who need it.
Police found a lot of rice at Prabhu General Store in Udupi that was supposed to be given away for free.
The rice was part of a program that helps people get food.
They arrested the store owner and took the rice back.
Now, the police are trying to figure out why the store owner was hiding the rice and what he was planning to do with it.
Officials raided Prabhu General Store in Udupi, uncovering an illegal rice stockpile.
The raid was prompted by a tip-off regarding the unlawful storage of Anna Bhagya rice.
Authorities seized 55 quintals of rice, valued at Rs. 1,27,880.
The confiscated rice was intended for the state's free food distribution program.
Vasudeva Prabhu was arrested and a case has been filed for further investigation.
- Who
- Officials from the Food and Civil Supplies Department, local police, and Vasudeva Prabhu.
- What
- Officials discovered an illegal stockpile of rice.
- When
- Information not available.
- Where
- Prabhu General Store in Bommarabettu village, Udupi.
- Why
- The rice was illegally stored, intended for the Anna Bhagya scheme, meant for free distribution.
- Location of Raid
- Prabhu General Store, Udupi
- Seized Rice
- 55 quintals
- Value of Seized Rice
- Rs. 1,27,880
- Type of Rice
- Anna Bhagya scheme rice
- Person Arrested
- Vasudeva Prabhu
- Reason for Raid
- Illegal hoarding