Titlagarh, Odisha: Six women were detained by the Government Railway Police (GRP) at Titlagarh Railway Station after they were suspected of carrying ganja aboard the Samata Express, according to the information provided about the incident.
The reported seizure took place during a patrolling operation at the railway station. Police reportedly became suspicious after noticing the six women carrying six trolley bags.
Titlagarh Railway Station Ganja Seizure
According to the reported details, GRP personnel questioned the women and examined the trolley bags. During the inspection, police reportedly recovered around 31.5 kg of suspected ganja from the six bags.
The six women were subsequently detained for questioning in connection with the suspected transportation of the contraband.
The incident reportedly involved the Samata Express, which operates through Titlagarh on its route between Visakhapatnam and Hazrat Nizamuddin. Available railway information confirms Titlagarh as one of the train’s scheduled stops.
Police Action Follows Suspicious Movement
The reported recovery came after police noticed the group during routine patrolling. The trolley bags allegedly carried by the women drew the attention of the GRP personnel, leading to questioning and subsequent inspection.
The reported quantity of 31.5 kg means an average of about 5.25 kg of suspected ganja was recovered per bag, although the exact quantity in each trolley bag was not provided.
The available information does not identify the women or provide details about their intended destination or the final status of the investigation. Those details have therefore not been included.
Investigation Underway
The reported detention highlights the role of railway security checks in detecting suspected transportation of contraband through passenger trains. Titlagarh is an important railway junction in western Odisha, and the Samata Express is among the long-distance trains serving the station.
Further details regarding the identities of the detained women, the source and intended destination of the suspected ganja, and any charges filed would depend on the findings of the investigating authorities.
The Titlagarh Railway Station ganja seizure reportedly involved the recovery of around 31.5 kg of suspected ganja from six trolley bags, with six women detained by GRP for further questioning.
