A Government Employee, of All People, Busted Smuggling Ganja into Shivamogga Prison

Well, this is certainly a twist you don't often hear about! In a rather concerning incident that unfolded at Shivamogga Central Prison in Karnataka, a government employee, someone you’d naturally expect to uphold the law, found himself on the wrong side of it. He was caught red-handed attempting to smuggle contraband right into the correctional facility.

The individual in question, identified as Naveen Kumar, holds a position as a First Division Assistant within the Industries and Commerce Department. So, not just some random passerby, but an actual public servant. It seems he was trying to pass a packet of ganja – cannabis, for those unfamiliar – to an undertrial prisoner named Harish. Prison officials, ever vigilant, intercepted him during a routine search right at the main gate. Talk about a close call for them, and a not-so-close call for him, as he was thoroughly busted!

What's truly remarkable, or perhaps disheartening, is the quantity involved. Reports suggest he was carrying a substantial 220 grams of ganja. That's not exactly a casual amount; it's significant enough to warrant serious attention. Following his apprehension, the quick-thinking prison staff promptly handed him over to the Kuvempunagar police. They’ve since registered a case against him under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This isn't just a slap on the wrist; these charges carry considerable weight.

It really makes you wonder, doesn't it? The audacity, the risk, and the sheer irony of a government employee, whose role is surely to contribute to the functioning of society, being caught engaging in such an illicit activity. This whole episode serves as a stark reminder that illegal activities can unfortunately permeate even the most unexpected corners, demanding constant vigilance from our correctional facilities and law enforcement.