Mangaluru: Man held for selling banned drug
Mangaluru (PTI): As part of its ongoing drive to combat the drug menace, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested a person involved in the sale of banned MDMA drug to residents and students in the city.
The arrested has been identified as Abdul Sawaz (30), a resident of Mukkacheri in Ullal.
Police said acting on definite information that a man on a two-wheeler was distributing the drug at Ombathukere in Ullal, the place was raided and the drug seller was arrested.
Police seized 25 gm of Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), a synthetic drug, valued at Rs 1.25 lakh, a mobile phone, Rs 2,120 in cash and a digital weighing scale from the accused. His scooter was also confiscated.
The total value of the seized items amounts to approximately Rs 2.17 lakh.
A case has been registered against the accused at the Ullal police station and further investigation is on, police said.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
