Ganja Worth Over Rs 6 Lakh Seized From Boudh's Purunakatak Area
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A special team led by Sub-Inspector Sasmita Magar raided the premises under the direction of the IIC.
Upon entering the shop, police officials discovered 78.4 kilograms of ganja.
The raid was conducted in the presence of a magistrate.
Boudh, Sept 2: Purunakatak police on Monday night conducted a surprise raid at a shop located at market area of Purunakatak here and seized massive cache of ganja.
Acting on a tip-off received by Inspector Arun Singh, a special team led by Sub-Inspector Sasmita Magar raided the premises under the direction of the IIC. Upon entering the shop, police officials discovered 78.4 kilograms of ganja, with an estimated market value exceeding Rs 6 lakh.
During the operation, it was ascertained that the shop, owned by Ranjan Sathua, was allegedly operating as a front for illegal ganja trade.
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✨The raid was conducted in the presence of a magistrate.
Following the incident, a case was registered, and the shop owner was taken into custody.