Police destroy 30 kgs of ganja in A.P.’s Nandyal district

On August 27, 2026, law enforcement officials in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, destroyed 30.276 kilograms of seized cannabis. The drug bust resulted from 15 separate cases registered at 12 police stations within the district. The destruction of the ganja was conducted in accordance with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, under the watchful eye of Superintendent of Police Sunil Shoran and a committee comprising Pollution Control Board representatives, Excise Department personnel, and Panchayat officials.

Speaking to the press, the Superintendent explained that the seized cannabis was incinerated at JSW Cement Limited, a facility that adheres to environmental regulations and safety guidelines set forth by the Pollution Control Board. Notable attendees included Additional Superintendent of Police S. Khadar Basha, Deputy Superintendent of Police Srinivasa Rao, Drug Crushed Residue Bureau Inspector Ramesh, station house officers, and other relevant officials.