Man held for growing cannabis

Mandamarri Sub-Inspector Rajashekhar said Rajam, a 50-year-old daily wage earner from the KK5 filter bed area in the coal belt town, was apprehended for growing cannabis plants around his house.

Mancherial: A man, who allegedly nurtured 13 cannabis plants on the premises of his house, was arrested in Mandamarri on Thursday.

Mandamarri Sub-Inspector Rajashekhar said Rajam, a 50-year-old daily wage earner from the KK5 filter bed area in the coal belt town, was apprehended for growing cannabis plants around his house.

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He was found to be raising the plants on the premises of his home when the police conducted raids on it, following a tip-off.

A case was registered against Rajam. Investigations were taken up. Rajam did not disclose the source of the seeds and admitted to growing the plants for his personal consumption.