Nagpur: Lately, farmers in the state have written to the district collectors concerned demand that they are allowed to foster cannabis herbs (marijuana).
Toi also reported a case of a farmer in Buldhana made such requests.
Such demands can be raised as a sign of protest against losses in agriculture, but fostering what is called cannabis herbs is also a practice known inland, said source.
This is done selectively in a rather clandestine way, they said.
Demands triggered by comments from NCP spokesman Nawab Malik that alleged marijuana confiscated from his sons-in-law Sameer Khan earlier this year was a herbal tobacco.
The case once again entered the center of attention after the Arya Khan case and the allegations of Malik against director Zonal Bureau of Narcotics Control Sameer Wankhede.
The source said farmers fostered Poppy plants but quickly harvested before the flower.
This is because flowers have a strong odor that can attract attention.
There are unculled reports about farmers taking practice on farms or sugar cane gardens.
Plants are planted among other plants, especially sugar cane, so it is easily disguised.
Those who have ownership in the interior go for small amounts of plants.
Even if it bits before flowering, weeds are strong enough like medicine, said the source.
It is used for self-consumption or sold in small quantities.
Anil Ghanwat, President of Shighri Sanghatana, said that he was aware of cases where several farmers from his area were arrested for allegedly growing marijuana.
“That happened about five years ago,” he said.
Another leader in Yavatmal confirmed that the practice occurred in a deep interior.
“It is done by farmers who usually do not involve workers from outside and manage fields with only family members.
This makes confidentiality.” A veteran in Buldhana also confirmed his development.
He also talked about knowing some farmers arrested.
Because it is a rough plant, the farmers easily foster it anywhere Kishore Tiwari, Chairperson of Vasantrao on Shetkari Swavalamban Mission – The state government assignment unit in the agricultural crisis – also confirm theory.
However, he said the practice was rampant at Telangana neighbors and not in the area bordering Maharashtra.
Consumption depends on the trend.
“Opium consumption is not a practice in Maharashtra.
Marijuana planted in Telangana is known to be transported to Uttar Pradesh and other countries where the consumption is rampant,” he said.