Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against narcotics trafficking by seizing 14 kilograms of ganja from a train at Ranchi Railway Station under Operation NARCOS. The recovered contraband is estimated to be worth approximately ₹7 lakh in the illegal market.
Special Checking Drive Leads to Seizure
Acting on the directions of RPF Commandant Pawan Kumar, the RPF Ranchi Post and its flying squad conducted a special inspection drive at Ranchi Railway Station and onboard trains on December 17. During a thorough search of coach S-3 of train number 15027 at platform number one, officials noticed three suspicious bags placed near two men and a woman.
Accused Confess During Interrogation
On questioning, the individuals admitted ownership of the bags but failed to provide satisfactory explanations about their contents. Following sustained interrogation, one of the suspects confessed that the bags contained ganja. All three were immediately deboarded along with their luggage, and further questioning on the platform confirmed the presence of narcotics. The RPF arrested all three accused and seized the 14 kg of ganja as part of ongoing enforcement under Operation NARCOS.
