State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Unidentified Accused — Sihora ganja seizure case

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31 Oct 2026Arrest

Sihora; 8.5 quintals of ganja worth 1.5 crores seized from a container: Driver and cleaner arrested on NH-30; found packed in 28 sacks.

Sihora NH-30 marijuana seizure operation updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar for latest crime news updates. Late on Friday night, the Crime Branch and Gosalpur police seized about 8.5 quintals of ganja from a container near Muskara-Muskari village on National Highway-30 in Sihora. The value of the ganja is estimated to be around 1.5 crore rupees.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police seized a large amount of marijuana from a container truck.
Who:: The Crime Branch and Gosalpur police are the agencies involved, and the truck driver and cleaner are the accused.
When:: Late on Friday night, reported on 31 Oct 2026.
Where:: Sihora, Madhya Pradesh, at the Gosalpur police station jurisdiction near National Highway-30.
Why:: The police arrested the driver and cleaner because they were found with marijuana allegedly worth 1.5 crore rupees.
What it means:: The police have taken the accused into custody to begin the legal process regarding the seized drugs.

31 Oct 2026Arrest

Jhansi ANTF's major operation in Jabalpur, UP; 871 kg of ganja seized, two smugglers arrested.

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police seized a large amount of ganja and arrested two people suspected of smuggling the drug.
Who:: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force from Jhansi is the agency, and two smugglers are the accused.
When:: Reported on 31 Oct 2026.
Where:: Gosalpur police station, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The police arrested the individuals because they are accused of smuggling ganja.
What it means:: The two accused are now in police custody for further investigation of the smuggling operation.

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State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Unidentified Accused — Sihora ganja seizure case

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Sihora; 8.5 quintals of ganja worth 1.5 crores seized from a container: Driver and cleaner arrested on NH-30; found packed in 28 sacks.

Jhansi ANTF's major operation in Jabalpur, UP; 871 kg of ganja seized, two smugglers arrested.

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