Chennai Police Raid Hostels in Potheri
On Saturday, the Chennai police conducted raids on several private hostels in Potheri, near Chennai. During these raids, they seized large quantities of cannabis, cannabis-infused chocolates, and cannabis oil.
Detained Students
The police detained 32 college students, including one woman. These students are currently being questioned individually at a private marriage hall.
Police Actions
The raids were carried out by constables from the Tambaram City Police. The confiscated drugs have been stored at the Maraimalai Nagar police station. Further details are awaited.
Doubts Revealed
Chennai -: Chennai is a big city in the southern part of India. It is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.
Raid -: A raid is when the police suddenly enter a place to find something illegal or catch people doing something wrong.
Hostels -: Hostels are places where students or travelers can stay. They usually have shared rooms and are cheaper than hotels.
Potheri -: Potheri is a small area near Chennai, where many students live because it is close to colleges.
Cannabis -: Cannabis is a plant that some people use as a drug. It is illegal in many places, including India.
Detain -: To detain means to keep someone in a place, like a police station, so they can be questioned or investigated.
Tambaram City Police -: Tambaram City Police is the police department responsible for maintaining law and order in the Tambaram area of Chennai.
Maraimalai Nagar police station -: Maraimalai Nagar police station is a police station in the Maraimalai Nagar area, where the seized drugs are being kept.