The Kodad ganja seizure led to two arrests after a joint police operation in Telangana. The case is relevant to national current affairs and the law governing narcotic drugs.
Quick answer: In the Kodad ganja seizure, EAGLE Force and Kodad Town Police intercepted a car near Kakatiya Seva Samithi on Kodad Highway. They recovered about 150 kg of ganja in 62 packets and arrested two men. Police said the consignment was allegedly moving from Odisha to Karnataka; the network remains under investigation.
What happened in Kodad?
Acting on credible information, the joint team stopped a car carrying ganja on Kodad Highway. Police also seized the vehicle and handed it, the consignment and the accused to Kodad Town Police for further legal action.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Interception point | Near Kakatiya Seva Samithi, Kodad Highway |
| Agencies | EAGLE Force and Kodad Town Police |
| Seizure | 62 packets containing about 150 kg of ganja and a car |
| Arrests | Two men from Kollegala, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka |
What did investigators say about the route?
Police said the consignment was allegedly procured at Chitrakonda in Odisha and was bound for Karnataka. The preliminary enquiry identified the alleged supplier as Raju of Chitrakonda.
Investigators named Eshwar Gownder and Shivappa of Hanur in Chamarajanagar as alleged receivers. According to police, the receivers arranged the vehicle, while the transporters were promised ₹20,000.
The source and intended distribution network remain under investigation. For another drug-enforcement case, read about the methamphetamine seizure.
How does the NDPS Act define ganja?
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, or NDPS Act, defines ganja as the flowering or fruiting tops of the cannabis plant. It excludes seeds and leaves when they are not accompanied by the tops.
The Act also distinguishes ganja from charas, the separated resin of the cannabis plant. Its definition matters for Prelims because everyday uses of the word cannabis may be broader than the statutory categories.
Why does the seizure matter?
The Kodad ganja seizure illustrates the inter-State dimension of drug trafficking and the importance of coordination between enforcement agencies. However, the alleged supplier and receivers remain part of an ongoing investigation, not established findings of guilt.
For a different aspect of the issue, see the coverage of de-addiction centres in Andhra Pradesh.
Source: The Hindu, 31 October 2026
- Andhra Local Poll Security: Key Facts for UPSC (30 Oct 2026)
Punjab PCS and Haryana HCS may test the NDPS Act and inter-State policing under General Studies. Therefore, revise the statutory definition of ganja alongside the facts of the seizure.
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How much ganja did police seize in Kodad?
About 150 kg, packed in 62 packets. Police also seized the car carrying the consignment.
Where was the ganja allegedly headed?
Karnataka was the alleged destination. According to the preliminary enquiry, the consignment came from Chitrakonda in Odisha.
Does the NDPS Act treat all cannabis leaves as ganja?
No, because the definition excludes seeds and leaves when they are not accompanied by the flowering or fruiting tops. The Act defines ganja by reference to those tops.
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