Man Arrested for Attempting to Sell Tobacco to School Students
Salem police arrested a man for trying to sell tobacco products to school students and seized 230 kilograms of banned substances during the operation.
Veeranam police in Salem arrested a man for attempting to sell tobacco products to school students. The police, led by Inspector Ambika, were patrolling near the Government School in Sukagampatti when they spotted two individuals acting suspiciously on a two-wheeler.
During the search, police confiscated 230 kilograms of banned tobacco products, including Hans and Gutkha. The investigation revealed that the arrested man was 37-year-old Jayaraj from the Kariyakoil area. The other individual, identified as Ujveer Singh from another state, managed to escape. It was determined that they were targeting school students for their illegal sales.
The police have registered a case against both individuals and taken Jayaraj into custody, while a manhunt is underway for the person who escaped.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai