Mysuru: Saraswathipuram Police have arrested a Chartered Accountant for growing ganja plants near his house.

The arrested person has been identified as Jagannath, a Chartered Accountant and a resident of 3rd Cross in Bogadi 2nd Stage.

Acting on a tip off, the Cops raided his house and seized a large quantity of ganja leaves, said K.R. Sub-Division ACP Dharmappa to SOM.

He said that there were complaints against Dharmappa for growing ganja plants near his house and selling it to the students, following which he is being interrogated.

Saraswathipuram Inspector Nagegowda, SI Mohan and staff inspected the place and have seized dried ganja leaves from the house.