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Five Arrested in Sivaganga Ganja-Planting Case in Tamil Nadu

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Five people, including a minor, were arrested in Sivaganga over an alleged attempt to frame a shopkeeper by planting ganja and banned tobacco.

By News National Editorial Team

Police in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district have arrested five people, including a minor, for allegedly planting ganja and banned tobacco products near a shop in an attempt to implicate its owner in a criminal case.

According to a report published by The New Indian Express on November 8, the incident took place in Thirukallapatti village. Police said the alleged plan was connected to a dispute between the shopkeeper, Rajkumar, and a local bar owner.

The dispute reportedly followed Rajkumar’s role in the closure of a bar, leading to tension between him and the bar owner, identified by police as Periya Chokkanathan, 27.

Investigators alleged that Chokkanathan, along with Rajapandi, 65, and a 17-year-old juvenile, placed approximately five grams of ganja and 750 grams of banned tobacco products near Rajkumar’s shop. They then allegedly informed the Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) police about the substances.

Police personnel who received the information reportedly seized the items and questioned Rajkumar. He denied knowledge of the substances and said CCTV footage from the area could support his claim.

Rajkumar subsequently approached Sivaganga Superintendent of Police Abishek Gupta with a complaint, raising suspicions about how the products had been found near his shop.

Following an inquiry, police arrested five people in connection with the alleged conspiracy. The accused included Chokkanathan, Rajapandi and two others identified as Sundar, 19, and Jayamoorthy, 65. The juvenile was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to an observation home.

Police also clarified that the inquiry had not established any role by the PEW personnel in the alleged plan.

The case highlights the importance of examining complaints and evidence before drawing conclusions in criminal investigations. CCTV footage, witness statements and the circumstances surrounding the seizure can be important in determining whether a complaint is genuine.

The allegations remain subject to the legal process. The accused are entitled to due process, and their guilt can only be determined by a competent court.

Sources

- The New Indian Express, 8 November 2026: Five held in alleged Sivaganga framing attempt

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