Gajapati Ganja Bust: Police Seize Underground Stash Worth ₹2 Crore

  • Apr 14, 2026
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In a massive blow to drug trafficking, Odisha’s Gajapati police unearthed a major ganja cache buried near Bhimanpur village. Acting on a precise tip-off, a joint team led by R. Udayagiri SDPO Rakesh Kumar Sahu raided the Nuagarh block, discovering 67 plastic bags hidden deep underground.


The seized contraband, weighing a significant amount, is valued at over Rs 2 crore in the grey market. This successful operation follows a string of high-impact raids in the district, where police have seized approximately 11 tonnes of ganja in recent months.


Key Highlights:


Precision Operation: Collaborative raid by R. Udayagiri police and Chandragiri outpost.


Scale: Massive underground storage uncovered to evade detection.


Investigation: Authorities are now working to dismantle the smuggling network and identify the kingpins behind the operation.


This seizure underscores the Odisha Police's intensified campaign to eradicate narcotics from the region.

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