hots fired in air as ganja smugglers attack police in ASR, four nabbed

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According to sources, the incident occurred when the police were conducting routine vehicle inspections in the area. Image for representation only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

The Alluri Sitharama Raju district police fired two rounds in the air, after a group of ganja smugglers allegedly attempted to attack personnel with stones, during a vehicle checking operation at Meduru village near Ramaraopalem under the Annavaram police station limits in the district on Wednesday (June 10, 2026).

According to sources, the incident occurred when the police were conducting routine vehicle inspections in the area. The suspects, who were allegedly transporting ganja from neighbouring Odisha, were intercepted during the checks.

When the police attempted to stop and inspect their vehicles, the smugglers reportedly tried to attack the personnel on duty, in their attempt to flee, prompting police teams to launch a chase. To prevent any harm to the officers, the police resorted to firing two warning shots in the air. Four of the smugglers were caught.

The police are conducting an inquiry to ascertain the quantity of ganja being transported and the identity of the smugglers. Efforts are on to trace the source and destination of the contraband.