Interstate Ganja Smuggling Racket Busted at Secunderabad Railway Station; 41.131 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 20.56 Lakh Seized
GRP Secunderabad, EAGLE Team (TGANB) and RPF busted an interstate ganja smuggling racket, arresting three transporters from Maharashtra and seizing 41.131 kg of ganja worth Rs. 20.56 lakh. The supplier from Odisha remains absconding.
Hyderabad: An interstate ganja smuggling racket operating from Balangir, Odisha, to Nagpur, Maharashtra, was busted by the Government Railway Police (GRP) Secunderabad, EAGLE Team (TGANB) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Three male ganja transporters from Maharashtra, including a 17-year-old Child in Conflict with Law (CCL), were apprehended at Secunderabad Railway Station on July 5, 2026, and 41.131 kg of dry ganja worth Rs. 20,56,550 was seized. The alleged supplier, Sanju Sahu, remains absconding.
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Case Registered Under NDPS Act and JJ Act
Police registered Crime No. 344/2026 under Section 8(c) read with Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act, 1985, and Section 78 of the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2015.
The joint operation was conducted on July 5, 2026, during surprise checks against drug peddlers on railway platforms and trains at Secunderabad Railway Station.
Three Transporters Apprehended, One Supplier Absconding
The arrested accused have been identified as:
- A2: Mahesh Dilip Wandhare, son of Dilip Wandhare, 25 years, working in catering, resident of Saibaba Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- A3: Kartik Chandrakant Ambe, son of Chandrakant Ambe, 30 years, a Tattoo Artist, resident of Harihar Nagar, Besa, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- CCL Boy: A 17-year-old resident of Nagpur, Maharashtra.
The alleged ganja supplier is:
- A1: Sanju Sahu, resident of Balangir, Odisha, who is currently absconding.
How the Ganja Smuggling Operation Worked
According to the investigation, A2, A3, and the CCL boy are habitual consumers of ganja and alcohol.
Police said that last year, while consuming ganja, A2 was apprehended by Ajni Police and was sent to jail for one month.
About two months ago, A2 met Sanju Sahu (A1) in Balangir, Odisha. During the meeting, A1 allegedly offered Rs. 5,000 per trip to transport ganja.
A2 later informed A3, who agreed to participate. Around the same time, both transported ganja to Nagpur. After learning about the operation, the 17-year-old CCL boy also joined them.
Ganja Loaded at Balangir Railway Station
On July 3, 2026, A2, A3 and the CCL boy met Sanju Sahu at Balangir Railway Station.
Police said A1 handed over:
- 20 packets of ganja to A2, concealed in one trolley suitcase and one backpack.
- 10 packets of ganja to A3, carried in one backpack.
- 10 packets of ganja to the CCL boy, carried in another backpack.
The trio travelled on Train No. 20809 Nagavali Express and reached Charlapally Railway Station on July 4, 2026.
Police Nab Trio at Secunderabad Railway Station
After reaching Charlapally, A1 allegedly instructed the accused over the phone to wait for further directions.
On July 5, 2026, A1 directed them to proceed to Secunderabad Railway Station and board the Dakshin Express to Nagpur.
The accused reached Secunderabad Railway Station and, after learning that the Dakshin Express would depart during the night hours, waited in the General Waiting Hall with the contraband.
At around 2:30 pm (1430 hours), police personnel questioned the trio. During interrogation, they voluntarily confessed that they were carrying ganja in their trolley suitcase and backpacks.
Police then seized 41.131 kg of dry ganja valued at Rs. 20,56,550 from their possession.
Officers Behind the Successful Operation
The operation was carried out by:
- Sri B. Saieashwar Goud, IRP
- Sri T. Madhav, SIRP
along with their staff:
- Sri S. Swaran Kumar, RHC 81
- Sri T. Srinivas, RHC 84
- Sri Ramesh, RPC 714
- Sri K. Kondal, RPC 664
- Sri K. Chandra Shekar, RPC 35
of RPS Secunderabad.
The team coordinated with the EAGLE Team (TGANB) led by Sri Shankar Yadav, DSP (TGANB) and RPF Staff Sri Bhavani Shankar Saraswat, IPF/SC, IPF/CIB/SC and his staff.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of:
- Sri Gone Sandeep, I/C Superintendent of Railway Police.
- Sri S.N. Jawed, DSRP SC(U).
- IGP Railway and Road Safety Sri K. Ramesh Naidu, IPS.
Senior Officers Appreciate Police Team
IGP Railway and Road Safety Sri K. Ramesh Naidu, IPS, appreciated the officers and personnel of GRP Secunderabad, EAGLE Team (TGANB) and the RPF for successfully busting the interstate ganja smuggling racket. The officials have been informed that the team will be rewarded suitably.
The interstate ganja smuggling racket from Balangir, Odisha, to Nagpur, Maharashtra, was successfully busted at Secunderabad Railway Station with the arrest of Mahesh Dilip Wandhare, Kartik Chandrakant Ambe, and a 17-year-old CCL boy. Police seized 41.131 kg of dry ganja worth Rs. 20,56,550, while the alleged supplier Sanju Sahu remains absconding. The investigation is ongoing under Crime No. 344/2026.
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