Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Bidar Police Seize ₹2.20 Crore of Illegal Gutka; Eight Arrested
Police in Bidar, India, found a lot of illegal gutka and pan masala, which are kinds of chewing tobacco.
They found this stuff in two places, a house and a shed, and it was worth a lot of money.
They arrested eight people who were selling these dangerous products.
The products contained harmful chemicals that can cause cancer.
The police are trying to stop this illegal business and protect people's health.
Bidar police seized ₹2.20 crore worth of illegal gutka and pan masala.
Raids were conducted at two locations in Bidar district.
Eight individuals were arrested and remanded in judicial custody.
The seized products contained harmful substances hazardous to health.
Cases were registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and COTPA Act.
- Who
- Bidar Police
- What
- Seized illegal gutka and arrested eight individuals.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- Bidar district, Karnataka.
- Why
- To combat the illegal sale of harmful tobacco products.
- Seized Goods Value
- ₹2.20 crore
- Number of Arrests
- Eight
- Locations of Raids
- Chidributti Basavanna area and Kolar industrial area
- Charges
- Violation of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and COTPA Act
- Primary Target
- Illegal gutka and pan masala
- Harmful Substances
- Adulterated products with chemicals linked to cancer