Criticism of individual not at cost of their dignity: Kerala CM
Kochi (PTI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that criticism of an individual should not be at the cost of their dignity and all political parties should keep this in mind.
Vijayan was referring to the comments made by a UDF leader against the sitting Kayamkulam MLA and LDF candidate of the constituency for the April 9 polls, U Prathibha.
A Irshad, a leader of the Indian Union Muslim League and Kayamkulam UDF convener, during an election event, claimed that Prathibha was "selling" her eloquence and beauty for a third win from the seat and also accused the MLA of not doing any work for the people.
The CM said that what happened at Kayamkulam was "wrong" and claimed that it occurred when Congress general secretary K C Venugopal was present at the venue.
He said that women working in the public sphere should not be treated in this manner and such incidents show a "perverted mindset".
"It is something the society cannot accept," he said.
Vijayan, on Wednesday, had condemned the remarks against Prathibha as "misogynistic and insulting".
Prathibha had said that she will pursue a complaint in accordance with election norms and will also seek police action.
The IUML, subsequently, suspended Irshad.
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Six arrested in Bengaluru drug racket; narcotics worth Rs 20 crore seized
Bengaluru: Six persons have been arrested for allegedly procuring banned narcotic substances at low prices and selling them for profit, with college students among the buyers, police said on Tuesday.
Police seized 8 kg 58 g of MDMA, 5 kg 700 g of hydro ganja, four mobile phones, and a car used to transport the drugs. The total value of the seized items is estimated at Rs 10.05 crore, while the market value is around Rs 20.10 crore, The Times of India reported.
The arrests followed searches carried out at various locations based on specific intelligence inputs.
Police said information had been received about the sale of banned drugs, including MDMA and hydro ganja, within the limits of Yeshwanthpur and Nandini Layout police stations.
“During these operations, six individuals were detained on different dates, two from other states and four locals,” a statement issued by the office of City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said.
“Upon interrogation, the accused confessed that they were purchasing banned drugs such as MDMA and hydro ganja at low prices from unknown inter-state and local suppliers and selling them to the public, with college students among the buyers, for profit,” the statement added.
Police said efforts are underway to identify and trace the suppliers involved in the network.
All six accused have been produced before a court on different dates and remanded to judicial custody, police said.
