Belagavi Paediatrician arrested for storing 134 grams of Ganja at home

Published On 2026-01-12 08:14 GMT | Update On 2026-01-12 08:14 GMT

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Belagavi: Acting on a tip-off, the Malamaruti police raided the residence of a paediatrician in Belagavi city and allegedly recovered 134 grams of marijuana, raising serious concerns about professional ethics and public trust. The doctor has been arrested in connection with the case.

According to the news reports, the raid was conducted at the house of the doctor, located in Shivabasava Nagar. During the search, police reportedly found ganja in the bedroom of the house. The investigation has also suggested that the doctor had allegedly consumed marijuana.

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Speaking to TOI, City police commissioner Bhushan Gulabrao Borase said the Malamaruti police raided the doctor’s house and seized ganja hidden in his bedroom.

City Police Commissioner also said, "A case was registered under the NDPS Act on January 9. 134 grams of ganja were found in the bedroom of the accused's house. The accused is a doctor by profession. Where did he get this from? Was it for sale? Or was it for consumption? An investigation is underway," reports ETV Bharat.

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The incident has triggered widespread debate and concern among the public, particularly given the accused’s profession as a paediatrician entrusted with the care and well-being of children.

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that in a shocking incident, a doctor running a private hospital in Vikarabad town was arrested for allegedly operating a marijuana (ganja) racket under the cover of running a medical facility. The doctor was found in possession of 65 grams of ganja and has been remanded to judicial custody following his arrest. According to the police, he turned to the illegal drug trade driven by greed for quick money, abandoning the ethical values of his medical profession. For the past few months, he had reportedly been procuring ganja through an agent and distributing it among known contacts.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education

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Belagavi Paediatrician arrested for storing 134 grams of Ganja at home

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