Diwali effect: Traffic in Udupi city blocked since Saturday morning
Udupi: In the backdrop of Diwali celebrations, Udupi city on Saturday witnessed unprecedented traffic jam at various places of the city. The traffic jam has reportedly has also impacted daily routine in the city.
K M Marg, Udupi-Manipal National Highway, City Bus Stop, Masjid Road, Maruthi Veethika road and other places were reported to be facing traffic jam since Saturday morning.
People along with their families started thronging the markets for Diwali shopping on Saturday morning which has resulted in the traffic jam.
At various places local residents were seen clearing traffic, while at other places traffic constables were trying to clear the jam. It is also reported that at several junctions the traffic remained unmoved for hours due to non-availability of traffic police at the spot.
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Drug peddler's property worth Rs 1 crore attached in Srinagar
Srinagar (PTI): Property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler was on Saturday attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, police said.
A double-storey house on eight marlas of land situated at Wantpora Eidgah, belonging to Basit Bilal Dar, a notorious drug peddler, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, a police spokesperson said.
He said Dar is involved in two cases registered under various sections of the NDPS Act.
During investigation, it was established that the accused had acquired the said property through illicit proceeds generated from drug trafficking activities, the spokesperson said.
Consequently, the property was attached under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of the two independent witnesses, strictly in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, he said.
As per the attachment order, the owner has been restrained from selling, leasing, transferring, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the property till further orders, the spokesperson added.
