Sri Lanka-bound ganja consignment intercepted at Nagapattinam, six arrested
The Hindu
special team of Nagapattinam Police on Monday, July 31, arrested six persons who were suspected to be part of an international ganja smuggling gang and seized over 300 kg of contraband bound for Sri Lanka.
A special team of Nagapattinam Police on Monday, July 31, arrested six persons who were suspected to be part of an international ganja smuggling gang and seized over 300 kg of contraband bound for Sri Lanka.
Police identified the arrested persons as V. Ravi, 53, of Agasthiyampalli; M. Lakshmnanan, 43, of Kodiyakadu; M. Ravi, 28, and K. Vedhamani, 27, of Thethakudi, in Nagapattinam district; M. Kumar, 44, of Kunnam in Perambalur district and J. Mayakrishnan, 29, of Madurai district.
Superintendent of Police Harsh Singh told The Hindu that a special team of police received a tip-off that a large quantity of ganja was being smuggled into Nagapattinam district from the border areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The drugs were meant to be transported illegally to the neighbouring island country through the sea route, with Nagapattinam as a transit point.
Based on the alert, the special team conducted a surprise vehicle check near the Kuravappulam Railway level crossing on Sunday late hours and intercepted a four-wheeler. The police found over 300 kg of ganja in 12 bags meant to be smuggled to Sri Lanka and confiscated the contraband. The police also seized a four-wheeler and a couple of two-wheelers used for peddling the drugs.
The Vedaranyam police registered a case against six persons under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. They were arrested and remanded in judicial custody. Further investigations are on.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns UDF's misogynistic attacks on CPI(M) legislator U. Prathibha, highlighting political degeneration.
Selected from 9,400 submissions across 37 countries, the 100 photographs on display traverse intimate and political terrains. In MRC Nagar, photographer Swastik Pal captures life in the Sundarbans, where severe climate change has brought humans and wildlife into closer contact. Shane Hynan’s Beneath Beofhod reflects on Ireland’s boglands as sites of memory and restoration, while Mateo Trevisan’s More than the Sun examines the impact of coal-driven industrialisation in the Western Balkans.
Hyderabad officials assure sufficient fuel supply for 60 days, warn against misinformation and illegal sales amid panic buying.
Telangana MP urges Centre to expedite ₹1,270 crore dues transfer from Andhra Pradesh for financial fairness and development.
A Karnataka man was detained with ₹62.5 lakh in cash during election checks on NH 544, claiming it was from a property sale.
Telangana Government issued 16 notifications to fill 31,798 vacancies, with 67,763 total recruitments since Congress took power.
Supreme Court directs Tarun Butolia's family to seek safety assessment from Delhi Police after fatal Uttam Nagar clash.
CM Stalin asserts unity in the DMK-led alliance, dismissing division attempts and emphasizing collaborative efforts for the upcoming elections.
Rahul Gandhi to skip Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi’s ill health; Kharge to attend Kozhikode event
Rahul Gandhi will miss the Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi's health; Congress president Kharge to attend instead.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds forecasted for 20 Telangana districts on March 26
TGSRTC reduces Metro AC and Deluxe bus fares by 30% in Hyderabad to encourage public transport amid the fuel crisis.
Supreme Court criticises Haryana Police for mishandling a four-year-old rape case, mandates swift action and oversight with a Special Investigation Team.
On World Theatre Day 2026, artists in Hyderabad call for affordable venues as rising costs and infrastructure gaps challenge the city’s theatre ecosystem.