Hyderabad, Nov. 2 -- The Balanagar Excise officials seized 1.1 kg of ganja from a person during special inspections conducted in several areas as part of efforts to curb the sale and possession of narcotic substances.

According to excise officials, a team from the Balanagar Excise Station was conducting checks at various locations when they noticed a person behaving suspiciously. On checking him, the officials identified him as S. Srikanth, a resident of Bollaram. A search of his possession led to the recovery of 1.1 kg of ganja.

The staff immediately seized the contraband and took Srikanth into custody for further action. A case was registered against him at the Balanagar Excise Police Station under the relevant provisions of the law....