Police search in train, carriers throw Ganja bags outside

Surat: Inter-state trains have become convenient medium for criminals to transport ganja, liquor and other illegal substances to Gujarat. 6 persons were dead recently in Surat in hooch tragedy. In initial probe it was found that poisonous liquor was transported by train. Police have identified several specific trains infamous for such transportation and started search operation. On Friday when policemen were in patrolling in Malyavad area of Surat, they spotted four bags containing 84.5 kg ganja worth over Rs 5 lakh thrown from Kakinada-Bhavnagar train. It is believed that due to increased presence of police and active search inside the train, the carriers threw bags containing ganja from running train.

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