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NewsEradication9 October 2026

Sirikonda police seize 18 cannabis plants from a backyard at Vayupet in Adilabad; villagers attack police the next day

Telangana Today reported that on Friday 9 October 2026 Sirikonda police arrested a man at Vayupet village in Sirikonda mandal, Adilabad district, and seized 18 cannabis plants from his possession. When police went to the village on Saturday to inquire into the case, a group of villagers attacked them with sticks, and four police personnel were injured. Police registered a case of attempt to murder against about 20 villagers. Deccan Chronicle reported that the plants were taken from the backyard of the man's house.

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PlaceVayupetAdilabadTelanganaIndia

AgencySirikonda police

Plants eradicated18

Approximate location19.39, 78.59

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-10-09 Eradication Sirikonda police seize 18 cannabis plants from a backyard at Vayupet in Adilabad; villagers attack police the next day Telangana Today reported that on Friday 9 October 2026 Sirikonda police arrested a man at Vayupet village in Sirikonda mandal, Adilabad district, and seized 18 cannabis plants from his possession. When police went to the village on Saturday to inquire into the case, a group of villagers attacked them with sticks, and four police personnel were injured. Police registered a case of attempt to murder against about 20 villagers. Deccan Chronicle reported that the plants were taken from the backyard of the man's house. https://telanganatoday.com/four-policemen-injured-in-mob-attack-during-ganja-cultivation-probe-in-adilabad India Telangana Adilabad Vayupet 19° 23' 24.00" N, 78° 35' 24.00" E jurisdiction centre Sirikonda police 18