Koppal, May 28: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Koppal district police have seized 1.8 kg of hydro ganja being illegally transported for sale in Gangavathi. Eight persons have been arrested in connection with the case, Koppal Superintendent of Police Ram.L. Arshiddi announced on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference at the district police office, SP Arshiddi said that the operation was carried out based on specific intelligence inputs. Acting on the tip-off, the police team raided two cars near the Government ITI College in Gangavathi, where the accused were reportedly attempting to sell the banned substance.

The seized ganja, believed to have been smuggled into India from Thailand, is estimated to be worth around Rs 18.06 lakh in the illegal market. During the operation, police arrested eight individuals and seized two vehicles used in the transportation of the contraband.

The arrested have been identified as Saujesh K.K. (28), Salim P.P. (27), B. Durga Prasad (27), Bad Shah (32), Madan (26), Surya Pratap Reddy (19), Muhammad Hameed (22), and Manikantha (23). Of these, three are said to be residents of Kerala.

A case has been registered at the Gangavathi Town Police Station, and further investigation is underway to uncover more details and possible links to other drug networks.

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Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.

Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.

“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”

Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”

The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”