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Ganja Smugglers Nabbed Near Tirupati Temple
5 Jun
Summary
- Three individuals arrested for ganja smuggling near Tirupati.
- Police seized 600 grams of ganja from the accused.
- The arrested smugglers were remanded for 14 days by the court.
Tirupati police apprehended three individuals late Thursday evening for alleged ganja smuggling activities near the holy city. The arrested trio were identified as M Hemadri, a local resident, and Nagaraju Madhusudhan and S Radha Krishnan, both originally from Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu.
During the arrest near Jeevakona locality, officers confiscated 600 grams of ganja. The Alipiri police have registered a case under the NDPS Act and presented the accused before the Tahsildar and subsequently the local court. The court ordered a 14-day judicial remand for all three.
Tirupati SP L Subbarayudu issued a stern warning, declaring the district police's zero-tolerance stance on ganja smuggling and usage within the temple city. He cautioned that repeat offenders would face severe consequences if they persist in such illicit activities.
