The New Washermanpet police have arrested a B.Com graduate, employed at a software program firm, for allegedly cultivating ganja plant at his residence.

The person, recognized as Edwin George, resided together with his father at a Tamil Nadu City Habitat Improvement Board tenement in V.O.C. Nagar. His spouse and mom lived individually following household disputes, the police stated.

Primarily based on a tip-off, a particular workforce led by the Washermenpet Deputy Commissioner of Police performed a search at his home.

Throughout the search, officers discovered a ganja plant on the second-floor balcony of the constructing.

Throughout interrogation, the accused claimed that he had grown the plant for non secular functions and that he recurrently carried out rituals for a deity at his residence, sources stated.

Dwelling Guard uniform

The police additionally recovered a Dwelling Guard uniform from the home in the course of the search.

When questioned, George reportedly instructed officers that he was related to the Tamil Nadu Dwelling Guards.

After seizing the plant, the police arrested George and took him to the station for additional inquiry.

Probe is beneath technique to confirm if the accused has hyperlinks with ganja peddlers and traffickers.