A Bengaluru couple, Urmila Kumari, 38, and K. Sagar Gurung, 37, found themselves in legal trouble after inadvertently revealing their illegal cannabis cultivation on social media. The couple, who also run a fast-food restaurant, posted pictures and videos of their balcony garden, which included flower pots where they grew cannabis. This led to a tip-off to the Sadashivanagar police, resulting in their arrest.
In total, 17 flower pots were found on their balcony, with two dedicated to cannabis cultivation. Upon the police’s arrival, the couple attempted to dispose of the plants, but the remaining cannabis residue in the pots exposed their actions. During interrogation, they admitted to growing cannabis with the intention of selling it for profit. The police seized 54 grams of ganja and took their mobile phones for further investigation into a possible distribution network.
Despite initially denying her involvement, Urmila later confessed to sharing the social media posts on October 18, openly discussing the cultivation of cannabis. The couple was arrested and later released on station bail, facing charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
This case highlights the risks of sharing incriminating evidence online, especially in light of another major drug bust in the city by the Central Crime Branch’s Narcotics Control Unit, which seized illicit substances worth ₹21.17 crore.
