Prisoner possessing Ganja creates flutter

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, Jan 20 (UNI) A Prisoner possessing Ganja was grilled by the central prison authorities here today when 82 prisoners were being transported from the central prison here to the new prison at Puzhal area near Chennai.

Police said the prisoner Muttazagan possessing Ganja was about to board the bus when the authorities noticed it.

Some of the prisoners, observing this, shouted "shame shame" and quipped in a cynical tone, whether the prisoners would be permitted henceforth to possess Ganja in prison.

The 82 prisoners belonged to Tiruvalluvar, Kancheepuram, Chennai and Chengalpattu, police added.

Efforts were on to nab the supplier, police added.

UNI