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IIT Baba Defends Ganja Consumption: ‘Every Baba Consumes’ Following Arrest | WATCH

March 4, 2025, 11:51 am

Abhay Singh, popularly known as “IIT Baba,” was briefly detained in Jaipur after police discovered a small amount of marijuana in his possession at a hostel in the Riddhi Siddhi area. The incident has sparked mixed reactions, highlighting the clash between traditional spiritual practices and modern drug laws.

Incident Details

Local police received a complaint about a disturbance at the hostel and promptly arrived at the scene. During their investigation, officers found a minor quantity of ganja (marijuana) on Singh. A case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. However, since the amount recovered fell within the legally permissible limit for personal use, Singh was released shortly after his detention.

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VIDEO | Amid reports of his arrest, Maha Kumbh fame Abhay Singh, alias ‘IIT Baba’ was seen celebrating his birthday with followers in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/WhA8aTIUv2

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 3, 2025

जयपुर में शिप्रा पथ पुलिस ने IIT बाबा को पहले हिरासत में लिया कुछ देर बाद ही छोड़ा
जानकारी के मुताबिक बाबा के पास से मिला गांजा
कैफ़े में अपना बर्थ डे मना रहे थे बाबा #iitbaba pic.twitter.com/uCajg6JweY

— Hemant Kumar (@hemantkumarnews) March 3, 2025

IIT Baba’s Defense

Following his release, Singh addressed the media with a characteristic mix of defiance and humor. “Mostly every baba consumes weed as a prasad. Would they arrest all of them?” he questioned, defending his actions as part of his spiritual customs as an Aghori baba. He further added that it was his birthday and he simply wanted to celebrate in his own way, downplaying the seriousness of the situation.

Who is IIT Baba?

Abhay Singh, better known as IIT Baba, is an alumnus of IIT Bombay and a former aerospace engineer who left a promising career to pursue a life of spirituality. His transformation from academia to asceticism first garnered widespread attention during the Maha Kumbh Mela, when a viral interview showcased his unconventional lifestyle and personal journey. Singh has openly discussed how strained family ties and the dismissal of his passion for photography contributed to his spiritual quest, making him a polarizing yet intriguing figure in contemporary India.

Public Reaction and Legal Perspectives

The incident has ignited a debate on social media, with some netizens sympathizing with Singh’s cultural and spiritual practices, while others question the appropriateness of his actions under current drug laws. Legal experts note that although the NDPS Act is stringent, the small volume of ganja involved does not warrant a harsh legal response. The case serves as a reminder of the complexities at the intersection of traditional customs and modern legal frameworks in India.

UP Bride Asks Husband for Beer, Ganja on Wedding Night

December 20, 2024, 4:08 pm

This Saharanpur incident in the state of Uttar Pradesh sees the bride’s bizarre demands during her wedding night create such heated arguments between the two families that police are called upon.

The incident occurred during the traditional Muh Dikhai ceremony on the couple’s first night together, according to Deccan Chronicle. The bride reportedly shocked her husband by asking for beer, marijuana (ganja), and goat meat. While the groom agreed to bring beer, tensions grew when the bride insisted on the additional items.

Police Involvement

Feeling uncomfortable, the groom reached out to his family members. The bride’s insistence on intoxicants annoyed his family members, who felt the need to take things to the police station as well. Both families were crying foul at the local police station, with the groom’s family now leveling the charge that the bride was not female but one of the third gender types.

Despite these stunning allegations, neither family opted to take it to the courts. The police settled the matter and brought them together for a discussion and encouraged both families to solve the issue amicably.

Both families left the police station without taking action against each other. They decided to solve the matter within their own house. Although tension is still at its peak, no formal complaint was filed and the groom’s family will discuss the matter with the bride’s family.

This strange case has gained much attention in the local community, with many questioning the nature of the marriage and the bride’s strange requests.

‘Surprise Husband’: Bride’s ‘Beer And Ganja’ Demand On Wedding Night In UP’s Saharanpur

December 19, 2024, 2:32 pm

A newlywed bride in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur left her husband and in-laws stunned on their wedding night by making unexpected demands. During the traditional ‘Muh Dikhai’ ceremony, the bride reportedly asked her husband for a beer, marijuana, and goat meat. While the husband initially agreed to fulfil her request for a beer, her additional demands alarmed the family.

The situation escalated when the groom informed his family about the bride’s requests, leading to a heated discussion. Unable to reconcile with the bride’s demands for intoxicants and meat, the family decided to seek help from the local police.

Matter Reaches Police Station

At the police station, both families were counselled by authorities. Although no formal complaint was filed, tensions ran high during the discussions. In a dramatic twist, the groom’s family accused the bride of not being biologically female, alleging she belonged to the third gender.

Despite the serious accusations, both parties agreed to resolve the issue privately and left the police station with plans to address the matter within their families.

Unfolding Questions

This bizarre incident has sparked conversations about unexpected cultural dynamics and individual differences within arranged marriages. While the families continue to address the situation, the bride’s demands and the accusations against her remain a topic of intrigue and debate in the local community.

Telangana Police Seize Ganja and Ganja-laced Chocolates, Arrest Accused from Bihar

April 2, 2024, 3:47 pm

Telangana’s Cyberabad police recovered a large number of ‘ganja’ and ‘ganja-laced’ chocolates in Rangaredddy district on Tuesday. The police also apprehended one suspect in the unlawful sale of ‘ganja’ and ganja-infused chocolates in the region.

The accused has been identified as Saurab Kumar Yadav (20), a Bihar resident.
According to the Cyberabad police, “On credible information of SOT Rajendranagar team caught Saurab Kumar Yadav, a youth from Bihar, who was illegally selling ganja and ganja chocolates. A total of 580 grams of ganja (30 cannabis packets) and 92 (420 grams) ganja chocolates were seized.”

The accused, Saurab Kumar, obtained ganja and ganja-laced chocolates from the absconding supplier, Subodh Singh of Madhepura, Bihar. According to the police, he sold ‘ganja’ chocolates in Moinabad.

At the same time, police apprehended Mujtaba Ali Khan, who is accused of stealing mobile phones in ten cases in Hyderabad, and discovered two stolen phones while purchasing Ganja. According to police officials, the entire value of the possessions is roughly Rs. 80,000, and the case is being investigated by Mokila Police. More information is needed.

404 kg of dry ganja seized in Telengana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem, 8 held

February 17, 2024, 3:36 pm

Police arrested eight individuals for allegedly transporting 404 kilograms of dry Ganja from Odisha to Hyderabad in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district, as reported on Saturday. All eight suspects are residents of Haryana.

“We have confiscated 404 kg of dry Ganja, concealed in plastic trays and under doormats, being transported from Odisha to Hyderabad in a private vehicle,” stated Superintendent of Police, Rohith Raju.

The arrests were made during a routine vehicle check. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the accused had initially come to the area as sellers but later decided to transport Ganja for higher profits with the assistance of two other individuals.

“A case has been registered against all eight accused, and they have been remanded,” SP Raju confirmed. Further investigation into the matter is ongoing.

5 kg ganja seized in Nagaon, Assam

June 5, 2023, 3:18 pm

The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force in a joint operation seized five kg of contraband drugs from a train and apprehended 2 persons at Lumding railway station in Assam’s Nagaon district on Sunday night, as per the police said on Monday.

T. Boro, an official of GRP Lumding, said that during the joint operation, they recovered 9 packets of ganja weighing about 5 kg from the Kanchanjunga train. “We have recovered the ganja in possession from two women. The train was coming from Agartala. We have apprehended two women who are hailing from Bihar,” the police official said.

Odisha police crackdown on ganja peddlers; properties worth over Rs 3 crore seized

May 29, 2023, 1:56 pm

Odisha police on Sunday seized over Rs 3 crore worth of cannabis (ganja), cash, and other properties from a father-son duo in raids across several locations officials said.

The duo- Bijay Kumar Pani (50) and his son Satrujit Pani (23)- was arrested by a Special Task Force (STF) on 3 May with six quintals of ganja and Rs 60 lakh in cash in their possession, Puri Superintendent of Police K Vishal Singh told reporters in a press conference. They were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) act, the Explosive Substance Act, and other relevant sections under the Indian Penal Code.

A financial investigation has been ordered in order to break the duo’s funding and trace and identify the illegally acquired property by the Panis.

A police team on Sunday, acting on a tip-ff, raided various locations and seized movable and immovable properties valued at more than Rs 3 crore from the accused. The duo had acquired several such properties from the ill-gotten money obtained by peddling cannabis, the Puri SP said.

The accused were procuring ganja from Kandhmal and had stored it at spread-out locations, with the intention of selling it during the upcoming Rath Yatra that starts in Puri this June.

2 drug peddlers held with 951 kg of Ganja in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai

February 16, 2023, 2:09 pm

Madurai police foiled a smuggling bid and seized 951 kg of Contraband (ganja) along with the arrest of two persons during checking in Madurai. Police are on a manhunt to nab the other two accused who fled, officials said on Thursday. The arrested accused have been identified as Prabhakaran and Sentithil Prabhu. While their two partners who managed to escape were identified as Jeyakumar and Ramkumar. A case has been registered. Acting on a tip-off, police conducted an intensive vehicle checking in the Madurai Kochadai check post area.

400 kg of Ganja seized along Assam-Tripura border

December 6, 2022, 7:42 am

A huge quantity of Ganja worth Rs 40 lakh has been seized by Assam Police from a truck in Karimganj district on Monday.

Based on secret information Assam police intercepted a truck bearing registration number TR-01C-1871 along the Assam-Tripura border in the Churaibari area.

Under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) Act registered a case and arrested the truck driver.

Meanwhile, Niranjan Das in-Charge of the Churaibari police watch post from the Tripura side the truck was coming.

“During a routine check-up, we intercepted the truck. During the search, we found 400 kg of Ganja in a secret chamber of the truck. We arrested the truck driver Rubel Miya. We have registered a case under NDPS Act and the investigation is on. The market value of the seized Ganja is estimated at around Rs 40 lakh,” Niranjan Das said.

Moreover, police seized 3243 kg of Ganja worth Rs 3.30 crore on 17 October in the Churaibari area.

Assam: Over 400 Kg of ganja seized from a truck, driver absconding

November 22, 2022, 3:17 pm

Over four quintals of “ganja” (cannabis) were found in a truck at the Churaibari area near the Assam-Tripura border on Monday night, according to police reports released on Tuesday.

Prior to the truck being stopped by the police in Assam’s Karimganj district, the truck’s driver and cleaner were able to escape the scene.

“Police seized a total of 410 kilogrammes of marijuana worth Rs 41 lakh from the truck coming from Tripura side at Churaibari area during checking,” Churaibari police watch post incharge Niranjan Das said.

He stated that the recovered marijuana was kept secretly in the truck.

Further investigation was needed to establish the identity of the accused.

The truck was also seized, and the police are attempting to determine who owns it after confirming the truck’s registration number with the transport authorities in order to detain the suspects once they have been identified.

According to the appropriate parts of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act, a FIR was filed.

On September 23, Assam Police detained the suspect and recovered 270 packets of marijuana totaling 1,483 kg from a vehicle in the vicinity of the Gossaigaon Police Station in the Kokrajhar district.

Two Maoists killed in Odisha’s Koraput

November 12, 2022, 1:30 pm

In an exchange fire with the Special Operations Group (SOG), two Maoists were killed on Friday in the Koraput district, Koraput.

Talking to the media DIG South Range Rajesh Pandit said, “We received information about the presence of 20 Maoist in the Ramgiri forest area. BSF and SOG Jawans started combing operations. There was an exchange of fire and two Maoists were killed.”

Meanwhile, the police have recovered one tiffin bomb, three country-made guns, five detonators, a mobile charger, Maoist uniforms, and ten sealed packets of Ganja and Maoist materials.

However further details into the matter are awaited.

Rs. 3.30 cr ganja seized along Assam-Tripura border

October 18, 2022, 2:40 pm

A huge quantity of ganja worth Rs. 3.30 cr was seized by Assam Police from a truck in Karimganj district on Monday night along the Assam-Tripura border.

A police crew allegedly stopped a truck in the Churaibari region on Monday night based on confidential information. The truck driver was detained by police, who also filed a complaint under the NDPS Act. “The truck was coming from the Tripura side. During checking, our team recovered 3,243 kg of ganja from the truck. We apprehend the truck driver identified as Manik Singha. We have registered a case under NDPS Act,” said Niranjan Das, in-Charge of Churaibari police watch post.

This is just one of the many drugs seizing cases that are happening quite often. Earlier, on 7th October drugs worth Rs 120 crore were seized from Mumbai and Jamnagar in which ex Air India pilot was involved.

Investigations uncovered the gang’s extensive connections to Mumbai and the heroin trade. In response, the NCB team carried out additional raids and discovered about 50 kg of MD on Thursday in a godown at SB Path, Fort, Mumbai. Following more questioning, M I Ali, one M F Chisty, and other suspects were also detained on Thursday in Mumbai.

Assam: 1 held with 1100 kg ganja worth about Rs 2 crore

September 10, 2022, 2:44 pm

The Police on Friday night arrested a person with over 1100 kg of ganja worth about Rs 2 crore in the Karimganj district along the Assam-Tripura border.

The accused has been identified as Manish Kumar who hails from Bihar.

Meanwhile, from the secret chamber of the truck the drugs were recovered said Niranjan Das, I/C of the Churaibari police watch post in Karimganj district.

“One truck was coming in the Tripura side from Agartala, we intercepted the truck at Churaibari. During checking, we recovered 1108 kg of ganja from a secret chamber of the truck. We also arrested the driver of the truck identified as Manish Kumar hailing from Bihar,” Das said.

Moreover, the seized ganja’s market value is estimated at around Rs 2 crore.

Assam police seizes 472 kg ganja in Karimganj district

July 20, 2022, 5:34 pm

Assam police seized 472 kg of cannabis (ganja) worth Rs 47 lakh from a truck along the Assam-Tripura border on Tuesday night. The truck driver has been apprehended by the police and a case against him has been registered.

According to the police, a piece of secret information was received to a team of police officers of Chaurbari watch post through which they recovered 472kg of ganja.

Niranjan Das, In-charge of the Churaibari police watch post said, “The truck was coming from the Tripura side. During checking, our team recovered 472 kg of ganja from the truck. We apprehend the truck driver identified as Sajala Debbarman. We have registered a case under NDPS Act.”

Moreover, the police officer also said, the market value of the seized ganja is around Rs 47 lakh.

However, the driver was booked under the sections Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Furthermore, the investigation into the matter is underway.