Udupi Homestay Raided, Cannabis Seized by Police

Police raided a homestay located in the coastal town of Udupi district early Thursday, uncovering a substantial stash of cannabis and detaining several occupants of the property.

The raid, carried out by a special drug‑enforcement unit, is part of a broader campaign by state authorities to curb illegal drug cultivation and trafficking that has intensified over the past six months.

Those implicated could face lengthy prison terms under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and the incident has raised concerns among local tourism operators who depend on homestays to attract visitors to Udupi’s cultural sites. Source: Google News – Udupi.