Ganja Smuggling Gang Attacks Police in Alluri District; Cops Open Fire, 4 Arrested

The incident occurred in the early hours of the day near Lothugedda under the Annavaram police station limits in Chintapalli mandal. Acting on prior information, police had set up checks when they intercepted a car suspected to be transporting ganja.

During the inspection, the occupants of the vehicle reportedly turned aggressive, caught hold of a head constable, and began pelting stones at the police team. In response, police fired warning shots in the air to disperse the attackers.

While some suspects attempted to flee, police managed to apprehend four individuals. The accused are said to be from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.

Police seized around 290 kilograms of ganja from the vehicle. Further investigation is underway to identify and nab other members of the smuggling network.