Rural police conduct raid in Gangaji Dareli village of Kalmeshwar; cannabis weighing 1.358 kg seized along with a chillum and mobile phone. Total seizure valued at ₹40,210.
Nagpur, October 31: Nagpur Rural Police have arrested a farm caretaker after uncovering an alleged illegal cannabis cultivation operation at a farm in Gangaji Dareli village, under Kalmeshwar police station limits.
During the raid, the police seized nine cannabis plants weighing a total of 1.358 kg, along with a chillum and a mobile phone. The total value of the seized items has been estimated at ₹40,210.
Raid Following Intelligence Input
The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Local Crime Branch (LCB) received information that cannabis plants were being cultivated on a farm belonging to Nagpur-based Chartered Accountant (CA) Nitesh Sakhleja.
Acting on the tip-off, the police team raided the farm in Gangaji Dareli and discovered nine cannabis plants. The plants were valued at approximately ₹27,120.
Caretaker Arrested
Police arrested the caretaker, identified as Bablu Budh Sahu (40), who had reportedly been living on the farm for the past two years.
A case has been registered against him under Sections 8(c) and 20(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Investigators are examining the circumstances under which the cannabis was being cultivated and whether the operation has links to a larger drug trafficking network.
Police Team Conducts Operation
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Harsh A. Poddar and Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Mhaske.
The team was led by Police Inspector Ankush Mane of the Local Crime Branch, along with Assistant Police Inspector Purushottam Mahekar and other personnel.
Further investigation is underway.
