Rats Ate 200 Kg Ganja": Ranchi Court Acquits Accused After Police Blame Rodents

• Ranchi court acquitted Indrajit Rai (Anurjeet Rai) in a narcotics case involving 200 kg of ganja worth ₹1 crore.
• Police claimed the seized ganja, stored at Ormanjhi police station, was "eaten by rats," leading to its destruction.
• The court noted contradictory witness statements and a complete breakdown in the chain of custody.
• Lack of material evidence due to the destroyed contraband led the court to grant the accused the benefit of doubt.
• The case raises serious concerns about the handling and safeguarding of seized intoxicants by police.

Why It Matters: Police negligence in handling seized evidence led to acquittal, raising serious questions on custody protocols.