Over 3,100 kg of gutkha destroyed in Tirupattur
Tirupattur police destroyed over 3,100 kg of seized gutkha products following a series of enforcement operations. The disposal was conducted in accordance with legal and environmental regulations.
Why it matters
It demonstrates local law enforcement's commitment to curbing the illegal trade and consumption of banned tobacco products.
The Tirupattur police destroyed over 3,100 kg of gutkha products that had been seized mostly in the tribal areas of the district on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).
The police said that as part of continuous action to curb the smuggling and use of gutkha products, Superintendent of Police Akshay Anil Wakhare has ordered the destruction of the seized tobacco products.
The police said the seized contraband was destroyed at an open plot in Kottapattu village near Vaniyambadi town after getting the necessary permissions from the court.
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