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The Alluri Sitharama Raju territory constabulary fired 2 rounds successful the air, aft a radical of ganja smugglers allegedly attempted to onslaught unit with stones, during a conveyance checking cognition astatine Meduru colony adjacent Ramaraopalem nether the Annavaram constabulary presumption limits successful the territory connected Wednesday (June 10, 2026).
According to constabulary sources, the incidental occurred erstwhile constabulary were conducting regular conveyance inspections successful the area. The suspects, who were allegedly transporting ganja from neighbouring Odisha, were intercepted during the checks.
When the constabulary attempted to halt and inspect the vehicles, the smugglers reportedly tried to onslaught the unit connected duty, successful their effort to flee. In an effort to bring the concern nether power and forestall harm to the officers, the constabulary resorted to firing 2 informing shots into the air.
The suspects past attempted to fly the spot, prompting constabulary teams to motorboat a chase. Subsequently, 4 of the smugglers were caught.
The constabulary are conducting an enquiry to ascertain the quantity of ganja being transported and the individuality of the smugglers. Efforts are connected to hint the root and destination of the contraband.
