Mysuru, July 27 -- Marijuana users haunt Metagalli burial ground

Efforts by City Police to crack down on rampant marijuana (ganja) use near a burial ground in Metagalli have been crippled by one unexpected factor - pitch darkness.

Non-functional streetlights have turned the area into a safe haven for drug users, hampering raids and allowing offenders to slip away undetected.

The Metagalli burial ground, which has now gained notoriety as a hotspot for illegal activity, has prompted repeated Police action.

Yet, operations remain handicapped due to the Mysuru City Corporation's (MCC) failure to repair lighting despite repeated requests.

In one recent raid, Inspector Arun of Metagalli Police Station led a team to intercept suspected ganj...