Kandhamal, AP 23: Ahead of twin polls in Odisha, over 40 quintals of ganja worth Rs 4 crore has been seized following a raid at Irpiguda forest near Gadrangia ghat under Baliguda police limits in Kandhamal district.
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However, the ganja peddlers absconded the spot.
Acting on the direction of Kandhamal SP, a raid was conducted by police near Gadrangia ghat under Baliguda police limits and seized over 40 quintals of ganja from there. Moreover, the cops also seized country-made pistols from the spot.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
On the other hand, security has been tightened along the bordering areas of Odisha in view of the ensuing elections.