Dry Ganja Seized At Narayankhed Temple Premises
- Dry ganja seizure shocks Narayankhed village temple
- Excise officials seize ganja plants from temple land
A dry ganja seizure at a temple premises in Narayankhed has triggered shock and concern among local residents. Excise officials seized a large quantity of dry ganja and ganja plants from a temple located in Panchangam village. The incident came to light on Friday during an inspection by excise officials. The seizure has raised serious questions due to the location involved.
According to the available information, excise officials found 15 kilograms of dry ganja and 600 ganja plants on the temple premises. The plants were reportedly grown on lands belonging to Vitaleshwara Swamy temple. The discovery surprised officials and villagers alike, as the seizure took place inside a religious property. Meanwhile, officials moved quickly to secure the area and seize the material.
Dry ganja seizure from Vitaleshwara Swamy temple land
The excise officials stated that the ganja plants were being cultivated on temple land. They seized the dry ganja and uprooted the plants during the operation. Officials also suspected the involvement of the temple seer in the cultivation of the ganja plants. However, authorities did not make any further claims beyond expressing suspicion. Therefore, they launched a detailed probe to establish responsibility.
Later, officials confirmed that further investigation was underway. They are examining how the ganja cultivation continued on temple land without notice. Meanwhile, the focus remains on identifying those involved in growing and storing the dry ganja. Officials have not disclosed additional details, as the probe is still in progress.
The incident has drawn attention due to the sensitive nature of the location. Temples are usually regarded as protected and respected spaces. Therefore, the dry ganja seizure has caused concern among residents of Panchangam village and nearby areas. However, officials have not released any public statements beyond the seizure details.
The excise department continues its investigation into the matter. Officials aim to determine the extent of involvement and the purpose behind the ganja cultivation. Meanwhile, the seized dry ganja and plants remain in official custody. Authorities have assured that action will follow based on the outcome of the probe. The case remains under investigation, and further updates are awaited as officials proceed with inquiries
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