Coimbatore Election Squad Makes Major Ganja Bust Ahead of Polls
In a significant pre-election crackdown, the election flying squad (FST) in Coimbatore intercepted and seized a substantial quantity of ganja from a passenger autorickshaw on Sunday. The operation took place near the Thudiyalur-Thoppampatti Road as part of heightened security measures in view of the upcoming state assembly elections.
Routine Check Leads to Major Discovery
The election commission's FST team was conducting routine vehicle inspections in the Thudiyalur area when they flagged down a passenger autorickshaw heading towards Thoppampatti. As the driver complied and stopped the vehicle, two passengers immediately jumped out and fled the scene on foot, abandoning their bags in the auto.
Upon examining the left-behind luggage, police discovered 12.14 kilograms of ganja with an estimated street value of approximately ₹6 lakh. The seizure represents a significant disruption to local narcotics trafficking operations during the sensitive election period.
Police Response and Investigation
Following the discovery, the FST team promptly alerted the Thudiyalur police station, which has since registered a formal case under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Authorities have launched a comprehensive manhunt to apprehend the absconding suspects who abandoned the contraband.
Key details of the operation:
- Location: Thudiyalur-Thoppampatti Road, Coimbatore
- Date: Sunday (specific date not provided in original report)
- Quantity seized: 12.14 kilograms of ganja
- Estimated value: ₹6 lakh
- Legal action: Case registered under NDPS Act
- Current status: Suspects at large, investigation ongoing
Election Security Measures Intensified
This seizure underscores the election commission's intensified efforts to maintain law and order during the election period. Flying squad teams across the state have been deployed to conduct random checks and prevent any illegal activities that could influence the electoral process.
The successful interception demonstrates the effectiveness of these preventive measures, though authorities emphasize that the investigation remains active as they work to identify and capture the individuals involved in this narcotics transportation attempt.
