On the morning of August 31, 2024, SRM University, one of Tamil Nadu’s premier educational institutions, was thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. In an unprecedented operation, over 1000 police officers, supported by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), swarmed the male and female hostels in the Kattankulathur area, uncovering a disturbing network of drug use and distribution.
Updated On: 02 Sep 2024 08:13:AM
In a massive surprise check, the police team recovered considerable amounts of ganja, ganja oil, and other banned contraband from the residences of students pursuing studies at SRM College in Kattankolathur in Chennai
Chennai: Police conducted a surprise raid at a gated community housing SRM University students and found contraband, including hookah, in 90% of the flats. On Saturday, 21 people, including 11 students, were arrested for drug possession. Officials said dropouts lured students into narcotics by offering cheaper prices for ganja and connecting them to peddlers in states like Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Students discreetly brought back ganja by train from their hometowns and distributed it among peers.
On the morning of August 30, 2024, SRM University, one of Tamil Nadu’s premier educational institutions, was thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. In an unprecedented operation, over 1000 police officers, supported by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), swarmed the male and female hostels in the Kattankulathur area, uncovering a disturbing network of drug use and distribution.
Narcotics Scandal Rocks SRM University: 30 Students Arrested in Massive Raid
The raid was executed on August 31, 2024, early in the morning, taking students and faculty by surprise. The Tamil Nadu police, along with the NCB, led this large-scale crackdown, highlighting the seriousness of the issue at hand. The operation revealed a significant haul of marijuana (ganja), along with various other narcotics, including banned pills and “bhang,” from multiple hostels.
More than 30 students were arrested on the spot. These students, who were part of a private hostel network, are now facing serious legal consequences.The arrested students were immediately taken to a nearby private wedding hall, which had been converted into a temporary interrogation center by the police.
Parents Demand Action, Accountability, and Safety
The raid has sparked widespread controversy, with the public and parents questioning how such an organized drug network could operate within the campus. The administration’s apparent lack of oversight has come under intense scrutiny. Many are demanding accountability from college officials, with calls for resignations growing louder.
This incident isn’t just a blight on SRM University; it has sent shockwaves through educational institutions across Tamil Nadu and India. Parents are now left wondering whether their children are truly safe within the confines of these supposedly secure environments.
This incident is a stark reminder that our educational institutions need to do more to protect their students. The complacency must end. Stricter surveillance, better student counseling, and a zero-tolerance policy on drug use are urgently needed to prevent another incident like this, Chennai based social activist Oviya said.
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