Police team on ganja raid attacked by kin of peddler

Chennai: A police team holding a ganja raid in Pulianthope came under attack by the relatives of a history-sheeter who was found hoarding ganja at home. Police registered a separate case against his relatives for attacking officers during the operation. A video of the attack went viral on social media on Monday.Acting on a tip-off about the sale of ganja in Pulianthope, a team from the Basin Bridge police station, led by sub-inspector Krishnakumar, raided a house in Gandhi Nagar Fifth Street on Sunday. The house belonged to Nandakumar, 26, who is listed as a history-sheeter by police. During the search, officers seized 29 packets of ganja weighing a total of 10g and six syringes from the premises.Police said women present in the house initially objected to the search and attempted to prevent officers from carrying out the raid. After Nandakumar was arrested and police attempted to take him into custody, his mother and other female relatives assaulted the policemen.Police had to use force to protect themselves and bring the situation under control. Nandakumar was taken to the Basin Bridge police station.In a related development, Nandakumar’s mother, Meena, went to the police station and demanded her son’s release. Police said she injured her wrist with a razor blade during the protest and argued with officers inside the station premises. Police registered a separate case against Nandakumar’s relatives for obstructing and assaulting police personnel during the raid. Further investigation is on.