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Man arrested for running tobacco products manufacturing unit in Gudiyatham

Updated - January 12, 2026 02:32 pm IST - VELLORE Initial inquiry revealed that the accused had converted his terrace into a hans and gutkha manufacturing unit a few years ago | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A 52-year-old man was arrested by the Gudiyatham Town police in Vellore on Sunday for running a unit that manufactured banned tobacco products, such as gutkha, in Gudiyatham for the past few years. The police identified the arrested as R. Gothandapani of Gudiyatham.

Man arrested for running tobacco products manufacturing unit in Gudiyatham

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Key Highlights

  • Initial inquiry revealed that he had converted his terrace into a hans and gutkha manufacturing unit a few years ago.
  • He sold the products to individuals and retail traders in Ranipet, Kancheepuram, and Chennai.
  • Based on a tip-off, the police searched his house and found 350 kg of banned tobacco products, including gutkha.
  • The police seized the items and equipment that were used to manufacture the products.
  • A case was registered.
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