Five Arrested in Nuapada as Jonk Police Seize Nearly 24 Kg of Ganja

23.996 kg of ganja seized near Gotma Airstrip Canal Road; one scooter and five mobile phones recovered Khariar Road/Nuapada, October 15: In a major crackdown on the alleged illegal transportation of narcotic substances, Jonk Police arrested five male persons and seized 23.996 kilograms of ganja near Gotma Airstrip Canal Road in Nuapada district on October 14. According to a press note issued by the police, the operation was conducted at around 11:00 AM after personnel on patrol received information regarding the transportation of ganja. Acting on the information, police promptly reached the spot and apprehended five persons who were allegedly carrying ganja in two carton boxes. The arrested persons have been identified as Rajik Khan alias Saijada Khan alias Sajjad Hussein (36), Shani Tandi (28), Narendra Jagat (25), Gopal Bagh (26) and Sonu alias Pankaj Sahu (24). During the operation, police recovered a total of 23 kilograms and 996 grams of ganja. One scooter and five mobile phones were also seized in connection with the case. As per the police statement, the seized ganja packets were properly sealed and all necessary legal formalities were completed in accordance with the prescribed procedure. In this connection, Jonk Police registered Case No. 382, dated October 14, 2026, under Section 111(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), read with Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Sub-Inspector B.P. Pradhan of Jonk Police Station has been assigned as the investigating officer. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged transportation of the contraband and examine other relevant aspects of the case. The seizure marks another action by Jonk Police against the alleged illegal movement of narcotic substances in the district. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. The allegations against the arrested persons remain subject to the outcome of the legal proceedings.