T.N. police mount vigil on six long-distance trains to curb ganja smuggling
Tamil Nadu police have increased surveillance on long-distance trains to combat the smuggling of ganja into the state. This initiative is part of a broader state strategy to eliminate drug trafficking through increased enforcement and monitoring of identified hotspots.
Why it matters
It highlights regional efforts to curb substance abuse and organized drug trafficking networks in India.
The Tamil Nadu Police have stepped-up surveillance on six major trains originating from eastern and north-eastern States “to curb the smuggling of ganja.”
The article reports on police operations and government statistics without taking a stance on the efficacy of the policies.
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