Ganja Cultivation Uncovered Under the Guise of Main Crops in Guna; Goods Worth Lakhs Seized
Police in Guna district have busted an illegal cannabis cultivation racket, seizing 131.440 kg of plants and 7.040 kg of dried ganja.
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Ganja Cultivation Uncovered Under the Guise of Main Crops in Guna; Goods Worth Lakhs Seized
The Cliff News | Guna | October 28, 2026 In a significant operation, the police in the Cant police station area of Guna district have exposed an illegal cannabis cultivation racket operating under the cover of main crops. Acting on a confidential tip-off, a police team raided a farm in the village of Barkheda Dhekani.
Large Quantity of Ganja Recovered
Upon reaching the location, police conducted a search of the farm and discovered a large number of both green and dried cannabis plants growing amidst the primary crops. A total of 299 cannabis plants, weighing 131.440 kilograms, were recovered. Additionally, police seized 7.040 kilograms of dried ganja.
Accused Arrested, Case Registered Under NDPS Act
The owner of the farm, identified as Pehlwana Singh, son of Bhaiyalal Yadav, was arrested at the scene. A case has been registered against the accused under Section 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, crime number 994/26. The police are currently conducting an in-depth investigation to uncover other aspects of this illegal trade and identify any other individuals involved.
Commendable Action by Police Team
This successful operation was led by Station House Officer Anup Kumar Bhargav. The efforts of the police team, including Arvind Singh Gaur, Jyoti Rajput, Arundhati Rajawat, and Shivdayal Verma, among other officers, have been commendable. This action has caused a stir in the local area, and the police remain vigilant against illegal narcotics.