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14 Arrested, 5 Kg Ganja Seized in Guntur District Police Raid
Pedakakani police arrested 14 individuals for cannabis sale and consumption, seizing nearly 5 kg of ganja. SP Vakul Jindal details the operation and ongoing investigation.
2 Kg Ganja Seized, Driver Arrested in Trichy
PEW police in Trichy confiscated 2 kg of ganja from an SUV and arrested the driver. The narcotics, sourced from Andhra and Odisha, were destined for local distribution. Read the full details.
Mangaluru: Police seize 21.4 kg ganja, arrest two
Surathkal police arrested two men and seized over 21kg of ganja intended for New Year sales. The contraband, valued at ₹10.7 lakh, was brought from Odisha. Read the full details of the raid.
Surathkal Police seize 21.45 kg ganja, arrest two
Surathkal Police crack down on drug supply, confiscating 21.45 kg of ganja from Odisha and arresting two individuals. A case under the NDPS Act is registered. Read for details.
4 DJs Caught on Drugs in Hyderabad, Pubs Face Action
Hyderabad police nab 4 DJs for drug use, surveilled 51. Pub licences may not be renewed. Read about the city-wide crackdown and consequences.
Tirupati: 4 ganja smugglers arrested, 1.2 kg seized
Sri Sathya Sai district police arrested four ganja smugglers near Kadiri, seizing 1.2 kg. Ten addicts detained, 15 others counselled. Crackdown continues.
Srikakulam NDPS Cases Jump 160%, 288 Arrested in 2025
Srikakulam district sees a massive spike in NDPS Act cases and arrests, driven by illegal cannabis flow from Odisha. Police seize 1,770 kg ganja, arrest 288. Read the full report.
400g ganja seized, one arrested in Puttur drug bust
Puttur police arrested a man and seized 400 grams of ganja from Parladka Junction. PSI Janardhan K M led the operation based on a tip-off. Read the full story.
Rats Eat 200 Kg Ganja Evidence in Jharkhand Drug Case
A Jharkhand court acquitted drug case accused after police claimed rats ate 200 kg of seized ganja. The bizarre incident raises serious questions about evidence handling. Read the full story.
Kochi's 5-km Elevated Highway to Open by March
NHAI plans to open a 5-km elevated highway segment on the Kochi-Alappuzha corridor by March, featuring Kerala's first dedicated highway cycle track. Read about this major infrastructure boost.
Two die after dialysis at Haripad hospital, probe ordered
Two patients died after developing complications during dialysis at Govt Taluk Hospital, Haripad. Alappuzha DMO launches investigation as four others fell ill. Read the full report.
Rourkela: Man arrested for ganja smuggling, 9.8 kg seized
Rourkela police arrested Bikash Satnami for possessing and transporting 9.8 kg of ganja near L&T office. His accomplices escaped. Read the full story for details on the NDPS Act case.
90kg ganja seized in Srikakulam, one arrested
Srikakulam police intercept car from Odisha, seize 90kg of dry cannabis, arrest one. Investigation ongoing to nab another suspect. Get the latest updates.
Rats devour ganja samples, 5 acquitted in Mumbai drug case
A Mumbai court acquitted five alleged drug traffickers after prosecution's ganja samples were eaten by rats. Judge cites procedural lapses & lack of evidence. Read the shocking details.
AP Police's 2025 Drug War: Major Seizures, Convictions & Rehabilitation
Visakhapatnam Range Police's multi-pronged 2025 strategy against narcotics led to massive seizures, convictions, and community rehab programs. Read about the comprehensive crackdown.
4 Arrested, 12kg Ganja Seized in Dindigul Police Raid
Dindigul police arrested four men and seized 12kg of ganja smuggled from Odisha during a vehicle check near the bus stand. Read the full details of the drug bust here.
Pune Police Bust Ganja Smuggling Gangs, 7 Arrested
Pimpri Chinchwad crime branch cracks down on two interstate drug smuggling networks, seizing 86kg of ganja and arresting seven individuals. Read the full details of the operation.
Ahmedabad: 4 Get 20-Year Jail in NDPS Drug Trafficking Case
A special court in Ahmedabad convicted four men for trafficking 305.4 kg of ganja. Each received a 20-year jail term and a Rs 2 lakh fine. Read the judge's strong remarks on the societal impact of drugs.
Man acquitted as police say rats ate 200 kg seized ganja
A special NDPS court in Ranchi acquitted a man after police claimed rats consumed 200 kg of seized marijuana. The court cited flawed investigation and evidence handling.
ANTF Arrests 2, Seizes 82 Kg Ganja Worth ₹50 Lakh in Barabanki
Barabanki's Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested two drug traffickers from Jalaun, seizing 81.824 kg of illegal ganja, a car, and cash. Read about the bust and ongoing investigation.
Court acquits man as police claim rats ate 200 kg ganja
A Ranchi NDPS court acquitted a man in a 2022 drug case, citing major lapses in the police probe, including the claim that 200 kg of seized cannabis was eaten by rats in storage. Read the shocking details.
ASR District Crime Falls 34%, Maoist Cadre Neutralized
Alluri Sitharama Raju district reports a major 34% decline in overall crime for 2025. Police neutralize 18 Maoists, see 49 surrenders, and seize huge cannabis hauls. Read the full report.
TN Health Minister claims state is drug-free, zero ganja cultivation
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian declares the state drug-free with no ganja cultivation. He challenges critics to provide evidence, citing strict border checks and school awareness programs.
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