Adilabad police unearthed a large ganja (cannabis) plantation in an agricultural field at Salyada village of Echoda mandal. Acting on a tip-off, the authorities seized approximately 180 ganja plants ready for harvest, valued at around Rs. 18 lakh, during a raid conducted on Monday evening.
Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan, addressing media at Echoda police station on Tuesday, confirmed the arrest of four individuals from the same village: Chakati Sonerao, Durva Lavakush, Arka Janjubapu, and Durva Arun.
The SP noted that each cannabis plant is worth roughly Rs. 10,000 in the open market. Following the seizure, four separate cases have been registered against the accused.
Mahajan stated that the police administration is working relentlessly to eradicate ganja cultivation across the district. He further added that special teams have been formed to identify and apprehend cannabis suppliers, traders, and users within the district.
