A joint NIB‑CID and RPF operation at Tirunelveli railway junction uncovered 54 kg of dry ganja hidden in three trolley bags belonging to two north‑Indian passengers traveling on the Guruvayur Express. The suspects are in custody and investigation continues.
- 54 kg of dry ganja seized at Tirunelveli Junction
- Two passengers from West Bengal and Odisha arrested
- Joint operation by NIB‑CID and RPF
Incident Details
At around 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Chennai‑Egmore‑Guruvayur Express was stopped at Tirunelveli railway station. A team led by NIB‑CID Inspector Karthikai Selvi and RPF Sub‑Inspector M. Siva Raja inspected an air‑conditioned coach.
During the inspection, officers discovered 54 kg of dry ganja concealed inside three trolley bags. This is one of the largest drug seizures ever recorded on Indian railways.
The accused were identified as M. Sardar Biswas (44) of Kaizpara, West Bengal and K. Urmila Sahoo (46) of Odisha. Both passengers attempted to transport the contraband by hiding it among their luggage.
The seized narcotics were handed over to NIB‑CID for further investigation and legal action. The incident has reignited calls for stricter security checks on railway coaches.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that large‑scale drug smuggling on Indian railways exposes gaps in cargo inspection protocols, urging authorities to upgrade surveillance and staff training across the network.
Such large‑scale drug seizures on Indian railways highlight systemic vulnerabilities that need immediate address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How were the drugs concealed?
A: Inside three trolley bags placed in an air‑conditioned coach.
Q2: What legal actions follow?
A: The suspects are in custody; the case has been transferred to NIB‑CID for detailed investigation and prosecution.