Over 10,500 kg of gutkha destroyed in Vellore
Vellore district police destroyed over 10,500 kg of seized gutkha products in Thangal village. The operation was conducted following court approval to curb the smuggling and consumption of banned tobacco products.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing public health enforcement efforts to eliminate illegal tobacco trade and enforce environmental disposal standards.
The Vellore district police destroyed 10,568 kg of seized gutkha products on Sunday. The contraband was destroyed at an open plot in Thangal village on the outskirts of Vellore Corporation after getting necessary permission from the court.
Police said Superintendent of Police N.U. Sivaraman had ordered the destruction of the seized tobacco products as part of continuous action to curb smuggling and the use of gutkha products.
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