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RPF, Nemili police seize 16 kg of ganja in separate cases; four persons held
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RPF, Nemili police seize 16 kg of ganja in separate cases; four persons held

On Tuesday, authorities in Ranipet conducted two separate operations resulting in the seizure of 16 kg of ganja. In the first case, four individuals were arrested by Nemili police near Arakkonam town after they attempted to flee during a surprise check. Police recovered 6 kg of ganja from them, and it was alleged that these individuals were selling small quantities of cannabis in nearby villages. The suspects were taken into custody and lodged at Central Prison in Vellore. In a second operation, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and GRP personnel discovered 10 kg of ganja during surprise searches on express trains at Arakkonam railway station. A group of three individuals had disembarked upon noticing the police but abandoned the drugs before fleeing. Authorities are currently analyzing CCTV footage to identify those responsible for the smuggling.

Authorities in Ranipet seized 16 kilograms of ganja in two separate operations on Tuesday, arresting four individuals in connection with the drug trafficking activities. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Nemili police carried out surprise checks that led to the seizure. Nemili police arrested four men, K. Vikram, 26, B. Deepak Kumar, 22, I. Yabesh, 24, and S. Anjanappa, 27, near Arakkonam town during a routine inspection on Panapakkam Main Road. According to police, the suspects attempted to flee upon noticing officers but were caught. Authorities recovered six kilograms of ganja from them. The individuals were reportedly selling small amounts of the drug in nearby villages. They were booked and sent to Central Prison in Vellore. Separately, RPF and Gujarat Range Police (GRP) personnel conducted surprise searches on express trains at Arakkonam railway station. During the operation, they discovered 10 kilograms of ganja left behind by a group of three individuals who fled upon spotting the team. A case has been registered, and investigators are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspects. In another development, authorities in Kerala uncovered 4 kilograms of ganja hidden in two packets within a rented room, alongside Rs 1,19,600 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales. The individuals involved were posing as a couple and operating from migrant quarters. Meanwhile, Kerala’s home minister, Ramesh Chennithala, has called for stricter enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to convene a meeting involving central and state governments to address the growing drug problem. Chennithala highlighted the need for legal reforms to close loopholes exploited by traffickers, including delayed forensic testing and easy bail access for convicted offenders. He emphasized the importance of dismantling the financial infrastructure of drug syndicates through asset confiscation and stronger penalties. Chennithala noted that recent operations in Kerala, part of ‘Operation Toofan,’ have exposed drug networks extending beyond state borders and into foreign territories. He stated that Shah had acknowledged the efforts made in the anti-drug campaign during their recent meeting.

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RPF, Nemili police seize 16 kg of ganja in separate cases; four persons held

On Tuesday, authorities in Ranipet conducted two separate operations resulting in the seizure of 16 kg of ganja. In the first case, four individuals were arrested by Nemili police near Arakkonam town after they attempted to flee during a surprise check. Police recovered 6 kg of ganja from them, and it was alleged that these individuals were selling small quantities of cannabis in nearby villages. The suspects were taken into custody and lodged at Central Prison in Vellore. In a second operation, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and GRP personnel discovered 10 kg of ganja during surprise searches on express trains at Arakkonam railway station. A group of three individuals had disembarked upon noticing the police but abandoned the drugs before fleeing. Authorities are currently analyzing CCTV footage to identify those responsible for the smuggling.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on law enforcement actions related to drug seizures without showing clear ideological framing, bias, or emphasis on any particular political stance. It provides factual details about arrests and investigations without editorializing or favoring one side over another.

Why factuality (95): The article provides specific details such as the amount of ganja seized (16 kg), the number of arrests (four people), and the locations (Ranipet, Arakkonam). These facts align with the cross-source consensus, though there is no primary source to verify absolute accuracy. Minor details like the name

Why objectivity (98): The article presents the information in a neutral manner, using standard journalistic language. It avoids emotional or biased language and reports events objectively without apparent favoritism toward any party involved.

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Posing As Couple, Assam Man, Bengal Woman Ran Ganja Trade From Kerala Migrant Quarters

An Assam man and a woman from West Bengal were arrested for running a ganja trade operation from migrant worker quarters in Kerala. During a raid, authorities discovered 4 kilograms of ganja hidden in two packets within their room, along with approximately Rs 1,19,600 in cash, which is believed to be earnings from drug sales.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal case involving drug trafficking but does not present any political viewpoints, framing, or commentary. It focuses solely on the factual details of the arrest and seizure, without leaning toward any particular ideological perspective.

Why factuality: no official source document/info detected

Why objectivity (75): The article presents the facts neutrally but uses phrases like 'ran ganja trade' which may imply criminal intent rather than simply reporting an arrest. The tone remains mostly factual but has slight editorializing elements.

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