ganja
Coverage of ganja in the Nexus archive.
- Seven arrested, nearly 48 kg of ganja seized in separate operations in Hyderabad
Seven individuals were arrested, and nearly 48 kg of ganja was seized during separate operations in Hyderabad.
- Man held for smuggling ganja in government bus at Katpadi
A man was arrested for smuggling ganja in a government bus at Katpadi. The bus, which had traveled from Chittoor, was stopped at a check post near Katpadi where police inspected the vehicle and commuters' luggage.
- Six held in Tumakuru for supplying ganja, hydroponic cannabis to students
Six individuals were held in Tumakuru for supplying ganja and hydroponic cannabis to students. The case involves the distribution of illegal substances to minors.
- T.N. police mount vigil on six long-distance trains to curb ganja smuggling
Tamil Nadu police have intensified vigilance on six long-distance trains to prevent ganja smuggling. In July, 1,020 drug-related cases were recorded, leading to 1,270 arrests and the recovery of 1,034 kg of ganja, 4.5 kg of other drugs, and 4,579 narcotic tablets.
- Police seize 25 kg ganja in Cuddalore, two held
Police in Cuddalore seized 25 kg of ganja and two people were arrested.
- Excise seizes 116.37 kg of suspected ganja; 4 held
Excise authorities seized 116.37 kg of suspected ganja and arrested four individuals. The operation involved a significant drug seizure and subsequent arrests.
- Youths allegedly tonsured by mob in Perumbavoor accuse police of bias
Three youths in Perumbavoor were allegedly assaulted, stripped, publicly humiliated, and forcibly tonsured by a mob accusing them of supplying ganja to a schoolboy. The victims have accused the police of bias in handling the incident.
- Excise officials arrest three, seize over 15 kg of ganja worth ₹10 lakh in Hyderabad
Excise officials in Hyderabad arrested three individuals and seized over 15 kg of ganja valued at ₹10 lakh. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
- EAGLE seizes 385 kg ganja near Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border
EAGLE seized 385 kg of ganja near the border of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. The operation occurred at a border area between the two Indian states.
- Perumbavoor court grants bail to accused in forcible tonsure of youth on suspicion of supplying ganja
Perumbavoor court granted bail to individuals accused of forcibly tonsuring a youth suspected of supplying ganja. Six persons were arrested for their involvement in the alleged assault, stripping, public humiliation, and forcible tonsuring of three youths accused of supplying ganja to a schoolboy.
- Two Odisha men held with 12.9 kg ganja near Thrissur railway station
Two men from Odisha were arrested with 12.9 kg of ganja near Thrissur railway station. The Excise department is investigating the source of the drugs and their intended recipients.
- Assault on youths highlights growing vigilantism in Perumbavoor amid anti-drug crackdown
Three youths were publicly tried, assaulted, stripped, and forcibly tonsured by a mob in Perumbavoor, accused of supplying ganja to a schoolboy. Six persons have been arrested in connection with the incident.
- Three arrested and 1.5 kg ganja seized in Guntur
Three individuals were arrested in Guntur with 1.5 kg of ganja seized. The prime accused admitted to procuring the drug with his mother, packaging it, and selling it at inflated prices.
- Keralite’s death in Sri Lanka riots leaves his native village searching for answers
A man from Alappuzha, Sarathchandran Unnithan, arrived in Sri Lanka on March 2, was arrested for allegedly possessing ganja, and died in Negombo prison during riots. His native village is seeking answers about his death.
- Gang held for possession of ganja near Katpadi
The police intercepted a gang near Katpadi for possession of ganja during a patrol at a check post. The operation was part of routine surveillance.
- Three arrested with ₹20.56 lakh worth ganja at Secunderabad Railway Station
Three individuals were arrested at Secunderabad Railway Station with ₹20.56 lakh worth of ganja. The seizure occurred during a security operation targeting drug trafficking.
- Police seize 3.6 kg of ganja in Villupuram, two held
Police in Villupuram seized 3.6 kg of ganja and arrested two individuals. The suspects had purchased the drug from peddlers intending to sell it in the district.
- 250 grams of suspected ganja found hidden inside seat of domestic flight at Bengaluru airport
250 grams of suspected ganja were found hidden inside the seat of a domestic flight at Bengaluru airport.
- Over 230 kg of ganja destroyed in Villupuram Range
Over 230 kg of ganja was destroyed in the Villupuram Range.
- Two lorry drivers held for smuggling 8.3 kg ganja near Kallakurichi
Two lorry drivers were arrested for smuggling 8.3 kg of ganja near Kallakurichi. The incident highlights a security and law enforcement concern related to drug trafficking.
- Three persons held for possession of ganja
Three persons were arrested for possession of ganja. The arrested individuals are residents of Tirupattur.
- Three youths arrested with ganja, pain killers in Nedumkandam
Three youths were arrested in Nedumkandam for possession of ganja and pain killers. The incident highlights a local security concern related to drug possession.
- GRP seize 12 kg of ganja at Jolarpet railway station
GRP seized 12 kg of ganja at Jolarpet railway station. A gang of three abandoned the drugs and fled when they noticed police on the train.
- 20,876 kg of ganja worth ₹20 crore destroyed in Anakapalli; ASR cultivation wiped out, says IG
20,876 kg of ganja worth ₹20 crore was destroyed in Anakapalli. ASR district's ganja cultivation, covering 7,515 acres in 2021-22, was eliminated by January 2026 through drone surveillance and alternative crops.
- Two Odisha migrants arrested at Kozhikode bus station with over 4 kg of ganja
Two Odisha migrants were arrested at Kozhikode bus station with over 4 kg of ganja. A total of 339 cases were registered under Operation Toofan from June 1 to 17.
- 34 kg of suspected ganja seized from three youths in Aluva
34 kg of suspected ganja was seized from three youths in Aluva. The incident highlights a drug-related security operation in the area.
- Police seize 16 kg ganja in Villupuram, Chennai man held
Police seized 16 kg of ganja in Villupuram and a man from Chennai was held. The operation targeted drug trafficking activities in the region.
- Operation Toofan: rural police seize 60 kg of suspected ganja in two weeks
Rural police conducted Operation Toofan, seizing 60 kg of suspected ganja and arresting 73 people under the NDPS Act within two weeks. Around 60 cases were registered during the operation.
- 79.46 grams of MDMA, 933.53 grams of ganja seized in Kozhikode city
In Kozhikode city, 79.46 grams of MDMA and 933.53 grams of ganja were seized. The drugs were confiscated during an operation by local authorities.
- Three from Odisha arrested with 6 kg ganja in Kompally
Three individuals from Odisha were arrested in Kompally with 6 kg of ganja.
- 32 suspected ganja consumers detained during raid on repeat offender’s house at Nanakramguda
32 suspected ganja consumers were detained during a police raid on a repeat offender’s house in Nanakramguda. The operation targeted individuals linked to cannabis consumption.
- Ganja smugglers pelt stones, ASR police fire two rounds in air; four caught
Ganja smugglers allegedly from Odisha attacked police personnel during a vehicle check near Ramaraopalem, prompting ASR police to fire two rounds in the air. Four individuals were arrested following the incident.
- Man arrested with 53 kg of ganja in Puttaparthi
A man was arrested in Puttaparthi with 53 kg of ganja. The incident highlights a drug-related crime in the area.
- Hassan police arrest one, seize ganja worth over ₹20.78 lakh
Hassan police arrested one individual and seized ganja valued at over ₹20.78 lakh.
- 7 kg ganja seized from railway station premises
Seven kilograms of ganja were seized from a railway station premises.
- Major haul of ganja seized on Mysuru city’s border
A major seizure of ganja occurred at the border of Mysuru city. Authorities confiscated a significant quantity of cannabis during the operation.
- Ganja worth ₹1.47 crore incinerated in Khammam
A batch of ganja valued at ₹1.47 crore was incinerated in Khammam. The incident highlights drug enforcement activities in the region.
- Late-night Pune party with over 150 attendees raided; ganja, illegal smoking items seized
A late-night party in Pune with over 150 attendees was raided, leading to the seizure of ganja and illegal smoking items. Authorities found 156 people at the venue, including three individuals under 21 years of age.