Hans News Service Warangal

Mahabubabaddistrict police have destroyed 99.688 kg of dry ganja, worth approximately Rs 49.84 lakh, seized in connection with 19 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

The disposal was carried out at the AWM Consulting Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility in Gopalpet village, Tallada mandal, Khammam district, following court approval and under the supervision of the district Drug Disposal Committee.

DSP (DCRB) Gandrathi Mohan and CI Upender supervised the operation along with other police personnel.

DSP Mohan said police were closely monitoring ganja cultivation, transportation, storage and sale on the directions of District SP Dr Shabarish, IPS.

He warned that strict legal action, including detention under the PD Act, would be taken against offenders.

He urged young people to shun narcotics and appealed to the public to report drug-related activities, assuring complete confidentiality for informants.