Railway Police Seize Gutka and Ganja at Egmore Station in Chennai
Railway cops seize gutka, ganja from unclaimed bags at Egmore station
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On Thursday, railway police at Egmore railway station in Chennai seized 5 kg of gutka and 3 kg of ganja from unclaimed bags on trains. Increased surveillance aims to curb the transport of contraband and prevent electoral influence.
- 015 kg of gutka and 3 kg of ganja were seized by railway police.
- 02The seizures occurred during routine checks on trains at Egmore station.
- 03Increased surveillance is aimed at preventing the transport of contraband and cash.
- 04The gutka was handed over to the Food Safety Department.
- 05The ganja was turned over to the prohibition enforcement wing for further investigation.
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On Thursday, railway police at Egmore railway station in Chennai seized 5 kg of gutka and 3 kg of ganja from unclaimed bags found on trains. The police conducted checks on an express train traveling from Kakinada to Chengalpet, where they discovered an unattended bag containing gutka. This consignment was subsequently handed over to the Food Safety Department. In a separate incident, an unclaimed bag containing 3 kg of ganja was found in an unreserved coach of an express train arriving from Jasidih, Jharkhand, to Tambaram. The ganja was seized and transferred to the prohibition enforcement wing for further action. Authorities have registered cases and are investigating to identify the individuals responsible for transporting these illegal substances. The increased surveillance is part of efforts to prevent the transport of contraband and cash, especially in the context of upcoming elections.
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The seizure of contraband at railway stations aims to enhance public safety and prevent illegal activities that could influence elections.
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