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Crime
Odisha Offers ₹2 Lakh Reward for Reporting Ganja Smokers
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM
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The Odisha government has announced a ₹2 lakh reward for citizens who report individuals smoking ganja. The initiative aims to curb drug use and encourage community vigilance.
The Odisha Police Department has unveiled a new incentive scheme offering a ₹2 lakh reward to any citizen who provides credible information leading to the arrest of a person found smoking ganja. The reward is part of the state’s broader anti‑drug campaign, which includes awareness drives and stricter enforcement of the Narcotics Control Act.
Under the scheme, the reward will be paid after the accused is formally charged and a court order is issued. The police have urged residents to report any suspicious activity related to drug use, assuring anonymity for informants.
The initiative follows a rise in reported drug‑related incidents in several districts of Odisha. Officials say the reward will motivate ordinary citizens to assist law‑enforcement agencies in tackling the growing problem of illicit drug consumption.
Citizens can submit tips through the police helpline or the official online portal. The state government has also announced additional support for rehabilitation centers to help those affected by drug addiction.
Under the scheme, the reward will be paid after the accused is formally charged and a court order is issued. The police have urged residents to report any suspicious activity related to drug use, assuring anonymity for informants.
The initiative follows a rise in reported drug‑related incidents in several districts of Odisha. Officials say the reward will motivate ordinary citizens to assist law‑enforcement agencies in tackling the growing problem of illicit drug consumption.
Citizens can submit tips through the police helpline or the official online portal. The state government has also announced additional support for rehabilitation centers to help those affected by drug addiction.