Odisha Police arrest 1,771 people, seize ganja, 20 firearms during special drive
Odisha Police conducted a special drive resulting in the arrest of 1,771 individuals and the seizure of over 3,000 kg of ganja and 20 unlicensed firearms. The operation aimed to execute non-bailable warrants, prevent narcotics smuggling, and address illegal activities such as drunken driving and illegal mining. Additional actions included the registration of multiple cases related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm trade.
- ▪The special drive took place from May 12-16 under the supervision of Additional Director General of Police Sanjay Kumar.
- ▪During the operation, police registered 31 NDPS cases and seized significant quantities of illegal drugs and firearms.
- ▪The police also took action against 966 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol, collecting a total fine of ₹1.89 crore.
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Odisha Police arrest 1,771 people, seize ganja, 20 firearms during special driveOdisha Police arrest 1,771 people, seize ganja, 20 firearms during special drivePublished on: May 17, 2026 10:55 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Bhubaneswar, The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special drive, an official statement said on Sunday.Odisha Police arrest 1,771 people, seize ganja, 20 firearms during special driveOn the instructions of DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, the five-day drive was conducted from May 12-16 under the leadership of SPs and police commissioners across the state.
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