Updated On: 07 February, 2024 08:43 AM IST | Odisha | ANI
According to officials, the arrested accused have been identified as Asiful Mandal and Meyal Viswan, both natives of West Bengal

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Two persons were arrested for allegedly carrying 120 kg of ganja in Jashipur town in Odisha`s Mayurbhanj, police said on Tuesday. According to officials, the arrested accused have been identified as Asiful Mandal and Meyal Viswan, both natives of West Bengal. They said that the duo were transporting the contraband ganja from Odisha`s Sambalpur to Kolkata.
"During checking under Jashipur police station, 120 kg of ganja has been seized from a vehicle. Two people have been arrested. They were purchasing ganja from the Sambalpur area and taking it to Kolkata to sell. A case has been registered, and further action is being taken," Mayurbhanj SP S Susree told ANI.