30 kg of banned gutkha seized from train at Erode

Railway police at Erode station seized 30 kg of banned tobacco products found in an unattended bag on the Vivek Express. Authorities are currently investigating to identify the owner of the contraband.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb the illegal transportation of prohibited substances via public rail networks.
The Railway Police seized 30 kg of banned tobacco products from an unattended bag found in a train at the Erode railway station on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).
The report is a straightforward factual account of a police seizure without editorializing.
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