Sale of banned e-cigarettes: M'luru police asks MCC to revoke licenses of 3 shops in Saibeen Complex
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru police department has advised the Mangalore Municipal Corporation (MCC) to revoke the licenses of vendors operating under the names Amantrana, Unique World, and Fantastic World on the ground floor of Saibeen Complex in Lalbagh.
The move comes in response to a recent raid conducted by Barke police following complaints that these vendors were selling e-cigarettes, which are prohibited by the central government.
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On August 21, Barke police executed a raid on the premises based on allegations of selling e-cigarettes and foreign cigarettes lacking government-mandated warning labels on their packaging. During the operation, a sum of Rs. 2,70,000 was confiscated. Additionally, a substantial quantity of e-cigarettes and foreign cigarettes was seized, and legal actions were initiated against the vendors.
Prior to this incident, cases had already been filed against these accused vendors at Barke police station for their alleged involvement in the illegal sale of e-cigarettes. Despite these cases, the accused reportedly continued their prohibited trade activities. In light of this ongoing situation, Police Commissioner Kuldeep Kumar Jain has written to the Mangalore Municipal Corporation. In his letter, he requested that the trade licenses of the three shops involved be canceled, and suitable actions be taken to address the issue.
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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.
