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Ganja smugglers caught in Odisha

Odisha News Insight Mar 15, 2019 0

The police in Jeypore, Odisha on Thursday seized over a ton of cannabis (ganja) and arrested 12 drug peddlers including a woman. the excise officials with the assistance of the district police seized the dry cannabis worth around Rs 2.5…

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3 BSF Jawans injured in shootout with Pakistani Smugglers

Odisha News Insight Apr 11, 2015 0

Three Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were injured in cross border firing in Amritsar sector of Punjab by smugglers from the Pakistani side, BSF officials said on Saturday. The injured troopers were rushed to hospital, officials said.…

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Tamil Nadu announces Rs 3 Lakh Each for 20 Smugglers

Odisha News Insight Apr 8, 2015 0

The Tamil Nadu Government has announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh each to the families of 20 Red Sanders (Red Sandalwood) smugglers, who were killed in a joint operation by the Andhra Pradesh Police and Forest Officials in Chittoor…

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NHRC takes note of Killing of 20 Red Sanders Smugglers

Odisha News Insight Apr 7, 2015 0

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to Andhra Pradesh government and police seeking explanation over the killing of 20 Red Sanders smugglers in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The alleged red sanders…

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20 Red Sanders Smugglers gunned down in Andhra Pradesh

Odisha News Insight Apr 7, 2015 0

At least 20 smugglers of red sanders -- an expensive wood used in aphrodisiac drugs and to make musical instruments -- were gunned down by police on Tuesday in two gunfights in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district, police said. The police…