Mihona police in Bhind district arrested two alleged marijuana smugglers at two separate locations in Achalpura village after acting on an informer’s tip.[1][2] Mihona station house officer Inspector Rohit Gupta received the tip about illegal narcotics sales in Achalpura village.[1] Officers cordoned off the identified locations, raided them and caught the men red-handed.[1] Police registered separate cases against both accused at Mihona police station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, India’s drug law.[1]

The first accused was found with 1 kilogram and 108 grams of marijuana, which police valued at about Rs 40,000.[1] The second accused was found with 250 grams of marijuana, which police valued at about Rs 10,000.[1] In total, police seized 1 kilogram and 358 grams of marijuana with a combined police-estimated market value of about Rs 50,000.[1][2]

Police said they are investigating to identify other contacts and sources and to establish the marijuana’s origin and intended distribution points.[1] The police administration appealed to the public to report such illegal activity promptly.[1]

Swaraj Vani identifies one accused as Golu Yadav of Achalpura, caught near the Dabreha canal bridge with 250 grams of ganja.[3] Swaraj Vani identifies the other accused as 58-year-old Anand Chansolia of Achalpura, caught on Rahawali Road with one kilogram of ganja.[3]