Karishma to Katrina, from Baahubali to Hrithik, the menace of ganja extends its influence

From Karishma to Katrina, from Baahubali to Hrithik, the menace of ganja extends its influence. Whether it is the trade of intoxication or a deadly deal of death, its merchants are changing their strategies like seasoned traders. The business of narcotics in the state is being conducted under glamorous names from the film world. The name of this lethal concoction of death is called "mithai" (sweets) to catch the police and narcotics department off guard. This "mithai" is also present under various cinematic names, each with different rates and varying levels of intoxication. The trade of drugs, smack, and ganja is spreading in various cities of the state, including the capital city of Lucknow. It has even reached small towns, wreaking havoc on the youth. For selling ganja, a code word is used that leaves no room for suspicion after being heard. Even the police can be caught off guard. Most of the peddlers reside in slums and sell ganja and smack from small paan shops through various mediums, coming from places like Nepal and Bihar. A five-gram packet is sold for up to a hundred rupees. Smack is sold for two hundred rupees or less. The market rate for charas is about the same. These sellers have a loyal customer base and only sell to those they trust, even recognizing regular customers. It comes from Bihar and Jharkhand, greetings to you, In tribal society, "Johar" is a term of greeting. However, the narcotics dealers have turned it into the name for ganja. Ganja, smack, and charas are being sold under strange and peculiar names, including Katrina, Pushpa, Johar, Baahubali, Dhooma, Jahar, Gola, Hrithik, Pudiya, Grass, Methi, Boota, Mithai, Harouni, and more. Their quality and rates vary. Mostly, young men are falling into its grip, ruining their lives.