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Who Steals Rice and Triggers Chaos Across the Country? Understanding the Hidden Crisis Behind Food Theft Rice is a staple food for billions of people worldwide, especially in Asia, Africa, and parts of Latin America. When widespread rice theft begins, it doesn’t just threaten supplies—it triggers social unrest, economic instability, and long-term food insecurity. But who is behind this crisis, and why is rice such a flashpoint? ### The Rising Problem: Rice Theft in Numbers Rice theft has escalated into a serious national and regional problem in several countries, marked by angry protests, black-market surges, and disruptions in supply chains. From rural villages to urban markets, the fear of theft has intensified especially during droughts, inflation, or supply shortages. In places like India, parts of West Africa, and even rural U.S. communities dependent on imported grains, the phenomenon reflects deeper fractures in food systems.