In Udupi (Karnataka), Case registered against Kalandar Shafi and Ubaidullah for illegally transporting rice given under Govt scheme

Tahsildar Talent R. Rice from ‘Annabhagya Yojana’ seized by them (Photo courtesy: U PLUS TV)

Udupi (Karnataka) – Two individuals were arrested for illegally procuring and storing rice from the Government’s Anna Bhagya scheme, meant for beneficiaries.

Kaup taluk food inspector M T Leelananda, while on duty, received a tip-off regarding the illegal transportation of ration rice. In the afternoon on Friday, near the Kaup town fair price shop, it was reported that rice was being loaded into a passenger auto-rickshaw from ration cardholders. Acting on this information, the complainant arrived at the spot at approximately 1:05 PM and found two individuals near the vehicle, Kalandar Shafi (43) from Hejamadi village, Kaup taluk, and Ubaidulla (31) from Sajipa village, Bantwal taluk.

🚨 Illegal Smuggling of Govt Scheme Rice!

📍 Udupi, Karnataka – Case filed against Kalandar Shafi & Ubaidullah for smuggling ration rice!

🔎 Despite being a minority, certain groups dominate crime in every sector! Yet, Congress keeps appeasing them!

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Upon investigation, it was revealed that the accused had illegally collected 250 kg of rice, worth approximately Rs 8,500, packed in six sacks. They had allegedly purchased the ration rice from cardholders at Rs 20 per kg with the intention of reselling it at a higher price. The accused confessed that they were transporting the rice to sell to an individual named Pratap from Mudarangady.

A case has been registered at Kaup Police station.

What is ‘Anna Bhagya Yojana’ ?

‘Anna Bhagya Yojana’ is an important scheme of the Karnataka Government and its objective is to provide food security to families below the poverty line. Through this scheme, poor people are provided with food grains at a reduced price or free of cost.

Editorial Perspective

Minorities in the country are the majority in every field of crime. Yet Congress supports them. If someone says that Congress wants to make the country a ‘haven of criminals’ through this, it would not be wrong !