In a surprising turn of events, a self-styled yoga guru was arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district after local police reportedly recovered 2 kilograms of cannabis from his possession.
The man had recently returned from Goa, where he had spent the last few years, and was in the process of establishing an ashram in a remote area of the state, promoting spiritual healing, yoga, and meditation.
From Spiritualism to Substance Seizure
According to the police:
The accused had no formal credentials in yoga or Ayurveda.
He allegedly operated under the guise of spirituality while engaging in illegal drug possession.
The raid on his premises was conducted after receiving a tip-off from locals suspicious of his activities.
Police found packaged weed, rolling papers, and digital scales.
The suspect is now facing charges under the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act).
Ashram Under Investigation
The location, meant to serve as a spiritual retreat, is now being investigated for:
Possible involvement in drug distribution
Use of the ashram for unauthorised gatherings
Misleading followers under false spiritual pretenses
Police are also checking whether the accused had connections to any drug networks in Goa.
FAQs
Q: Who is the arrested individual?
A: A self-proclaimed yoga guru who had returned from Goa and set up an ashram in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari.
Q: What was seized during the raid?
A: Around 2 kilograms of marijuana, along with drug paraphernalia like rolling papers and weighing scales.
Q: What law applies in this case?
A: The NDPS Act, which regulates the control and possession of narcotic substances in India.
Q: Was the ashram operational?
A: Yes, but it's now under investigation for illegal activities and misleading claims.
published on 28th june
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