
AIADMK functionary held for possession of 1.5 kg ganja in Tiruvannamalai
The Hindu
Local AIADMK functionary arrested for possession of 1.5 kg of ganja on outskirts of Tiruvannamalai town. Case under investigation.
A 48-year-old local AIADMK functionary was arrested by Tiruvannamalai Town police on Tuesday for possession of 1.5 kg of ganja on the outskirts of town. Police said the arrested person was identified as M. ‘Kattu’ Raja, a local AIADMK functionary and a realestate agent. He was native of Tiruvannamalai town. Initial inquiry revealed that based on orders of Tiruvannamalai SP, M. Sudhakar, special police teams were conducting surprise checks at key routes to the town and intersections for the past few days. During a surprise check on Avalurpettai Road on the outskirts of town, police stopped Raja, who was riding his two-wheeler. Police inquired about his details and purpose of travel. He gave contradictory answers that roused suspicion. Immediately, police checked him and his vehicle. Police found the banned item in his two-wheeler. Police seized the consignment and the two-wheeler. During investigation, police found Raja procured the item from sources in Andhra Pradesh to sell it in small quantities for youngsters especially near colleges and public places like bus terminus and cinema theatres. A case was registered. Raja was arrested and lodged at sub-jail in Tiruvannamalai. A probe is underway.

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