Farmer arrested for growing cannabis in his garden near Thali, Krishnagiri
Police in Thali, Krishnagiri district, arrested a 35-year-old farmer who was growing cannabis plants in his garden, acting on a confidential tip. A search of his house led officers to the plants.
🇮🇳 Makkikulam, near Thali, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu · India
Police in Thali, Krishnagiri district, arrested 35-year-old farmer Naranayana,
of Makkikulam, for growing cannabis in his garden.[1]Police received a
confidential tip that Naranayana was growing cannabis plants in his garden.[1]
After searching his house, police found cannabis plants growing in his garden
near the house and arrested him.[1]
Case data
Every number and detail the sources state, with the sources that state it.
No figure for the number of cannabis plants found or their weight was published.
The account gives no separate date for the raid and arrest; 11 November 2026 is used from the 'two days ago' reference against the 13 November publication date.
No charges, seizure quantity, value or court outcome were reported; the case was at the arrest stage.
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