Woman among five held for peddling ganja, auto seized

An autorickshaw was also seized from the accused identified as Vignesh (29) of Vyasarpadi and Viji (20) of Puzhal. During investigation, the duo allegedly told the police that they were given the contraband by one Ramya of Madhavaram. She was also secured for interrogation. The police said that Ramya's husband Ajithkumar has already been arrested in a similar case. All three were arrested and remanded in judicial custody. Similarly, the Royala Nagar police arrested two men and seized 1.2 kg ganja from them. The accused, M Suresh (37) of Ramapuram and D Baskar (36) of Ramapuram, were secured from Poonamallee High Road near a school, said the police. Both are said to be history-sheeters with assault cases pending against them. The duo was remanded in judicial custody.