Karkala : Police seized about 50 tonnes of rice which was being transported illegally  in an auto on Monday, October 15th.

The rice was meant for Annabhagya scheme to be distributed for ration card holders.

Two suspects have been detained and confiscated the auto along with the rice.

This seizure was based on information that rice under Annabhagya scheme is being transported to be illegally sold.

The rice was being transported from society belonging to Jodukatte Jeevandas Jain to grocery shops in Car Street, Karkala.