Prohibitory orders extended across Dakshina Kannada till May 5
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Mangaluru: Following the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty in Bajpe last night, prohibitory orders that were initially enforced within the Mangaluru Commissionerate limits have now been extended across the entire Dakshina Kannada district.
Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan M.P. has issued an order imposing Section 163 of BNSS throughout the district until May 5, citing the need to maintain law and order in the wake of the disturbing incident in Bajpe.
As a precautionary measure, the district administration has clamped down on public gatherings and potential unrest.
Meanwhile, in response to a call by right-wing groups, private bus services in Mangaluru have been suspended. Most shops and commercial establishments have remained closed. Apart from auto-rickshaws and private vehicles, public transport has come to a near standstill.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
