Bengaluru Couple Arrested for Growing Cannabis as ‘Home Decor’ After Facebook Post
Bengaluru Couple Arrested for Growing Cannabis as 'Home Decor' After Facebook Post ( Representational Image )
Couple’s social media posts showcasing cannabis plants in balcony flower pots lead to arrest
A Bengaluru couple has been arrested for growing cannabis in flower pots on their balcony after the woman’s social media posts gave away their illegal activity. Urmila Kumari, 38, and her husband K. Sagar Gurung, 37, were taken into custody after their Facebook posts, which featured videos and photos of their home garden, attracted the attention of followers. Among the various plants she proudly showcased, some cannabis plants were spotted, leading to an alert being raised to the Sadashivanagar police.
The couple, who run a fast-food restaurant in MSR Nagar, were growing cannabis in two of their 17 flower pots. Upon receiving the tip-off, police launched an investigation. When they arrived at the residence, a relative of the couple reportedly warned Urmila, giving her time to remove the cannabis plants and dispose of them in a nearby dustbin. However, traces of the plants remained, with leaves still visible in the pots.
Under questioning, the couple confessed to growing the cannabis with the intent to sell it for profit. The police seized approximately 54 grams of ganja and also confiscated their mobile phones to analyze any connections to further distribution activities. Initially, Urmila denied posting the images, but upon further investigation, officers confirmed that the posts had been made on October 18, where she had explicitly mentioned cultivating cannabis.
The couple was arrested and later released on station bail. A case has been registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
In a related development, Bengaluru’s Central Crime Branch (CCB) Narcotics Control Unit recently intercepted a major drug haul worth ₹21.17 crore, uncovering 606 parcels of illicit substances smuggled into India from countries including the US, UK, Belgium, Thailand and the Netherlands.
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of publicly sharing details of illegal activities on social media.
