Four from West Bengal held with 71 kg of ganja in Keralam
Four men from West Bengal were arrested after a joint operation seized over 71 kg of ganja at Palakkad railway station on September 10, 2026, and a separate seizure of 53.453 kg was made a week earlier at Olavakkode involving six Odisha natives. Authorities suspect both groups belong to a larger network trafficking cannabis from eastern states to Kerala.
- ✓Four men from West Bengal were arrested after a joint operation seized over 71 kg of ganja at Palakkad railway station on September 10, 2026, and a separate seizure of 53.453 kg was made a week earlier at Olavakkode involving six Odisha natives.
- ✓The seized marijuana, valued at approximately ₹35 lakh, was intercepted on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
- ✓The arrested men—Mainul Islam, 21; Mannan Molla, 38; Tojammal S.K., 36; and Noor Islam, 19—were identified by the authorities.
Four individuals originating from Murshidabad in West Bengal were taken into custody following a coordinated raid that uncovered more than 71 kilograms of cannabis at Palakkad railway station. The operation was carried out by the Railway Protection Force’s crime wing, the local RPF unit, and the Excise Enforcement and Anti‑Narcotic Special Squad, under the leadership of RPF Inspector Girish C. and Excise Inspector Noufal.
The seized marijuana, valued at approximately ₹35 lakh, was intercepted on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The arrested men—Mainul Islam, 21; Mannan Molla, 38; Tojammal S.K., 36; and Noor Islam, 19—were identified by the authorities. A case has been filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The same police unit had earlier, on September 2, detained six residents of Odisha at Olavakkode with 53.453 kg of cannabis, naming Jikhoria Digal, 22; Phurandar Khura, 34; Judhisdi Bibhar, 28; Labanya Khura, 25; Anilkumar Digal, 28; and Khrist Digal, 45.
Law enforcement officials believe both arrests are linked to a broader trafficking network that transports cannabis from the eastern states to Kerala. The seizures highlight ongoing challenges for state authorities in curbing illicit drug movement and underscore the collaborative efforts of railway and excise agencies to protect public safety.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | KL State |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |