Chhattisgarh saw 600% jump in cannabis seizures this year. Crackdown on key transit hub could be why
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district seized 5,630 kg cannabis worth Rs 28.09 crore in four months, a 600% increase from last year. Police arrested 187 suspects across 72 cases, targeting the district identified as a major smuggling transit point from Odisha to six states. The crackdown aims to disrupt drug trafficking networks.
Key Entities
ChhattisgarhMahasamund districtOdishaCannabis seizureDrug traffickingRaipur Police