RPF foils smuggling of ration rice from Tamil Nadu to Kerala
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Podanur, Coimbatore, successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle approximately 500 kg of ration rice from Tamil Nadu to Kerala. During a special drive, RPF personnel seized 35 unclaimed bags of rice from various trains and subsequently handed them over to the Civil Supplies department for further action.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal smuggling of subsidized goods, which can impact food security and resource distribution for intended beneficiaries and represents a win for law enforcement.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Podanur in Coimbatore foiled attempts by unidentified persons to smuggle ration rice from Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
Based on the instructions of Chandra Mohan, RPF Assistant Security Commissioner, Coimbatore, a special drive was conducted at Podanur railway station on Wednesday to curb smuggling of ration rice through trains.
RPF Sub-Inspector P. Manikandan and his team searched trains bound to various destinations in Kerala, which passed through Podanur station, between 7.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. According to RPF, 35 unclaimed bags containing about 500 kg of rice were detected and seized from different trains.
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