Police with two men convicted of transporting 850 kilograms of dry ganja in Sangareddy on Thursday.
Two individuals, who were earlier arrested for transporting 850 kilograms of dry ganja, were sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment by a Sangareddy court on Thursday. The court also imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on each.
The accused have been identified as Jadav Bansilal alias Rathod Bansilal and Rathod Shankar, both residents of Chilapally thanda in Jharasangam mandal of Sangareddy district.
According to officials, the duo was arrested for illegal possession and transportation of 850 kilograms of dry ganja, which was seized during a trail led by the Anti-Corruption Enforcement Medak team.
They were booked under the provisions of the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act. The investigation was conducted and the chargesheet was filed by M. Subramanyam, Prohibition and Excise Inspector and Station House Officer of the Prohibition and Excise Station, Andole.
Officials said a coordinated effort by the law enforcement team and the prosecution led to the conviction of the accused.
Published – 19 Feb 2026 20:32 IST