Mangaluru: Three drug peddlers held; MDMA worth Rs 9 lakh, pistol seized
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru city crime branch (CCB) police on Friday arrested three drug peddlers and seized MDMA and a pistol from their possession. The arrested have been identified as Mohammed Niyas (28) from Farangipete, Nishad (31) from Talapady and Mohammed Razin (24) from Padil, police said.
The three were arrested while transporting the drug MDMA in two cars near Pilikuru in Mangaluru taluk.
City Police Commissioner Kuldeep Kumar R Jain said 180 gm of MDMA worth Rs 9 lakh, two cars, four mobile phones worth Rs 1.40 lakh, Rs 22,050 in cash, one pistol, a live bullet, a dragon knife and two digital weighing machines, totally worth Rs 27.62 lakh were seized from the accused. The three persons had bought MDMA from Goa and Mumbai and were trying to supply the drug in the city. A case has been registered at Ullal police station.
Among the accused, Niyas faces more than 10 cases of drug sale, murder attempt and theft in Udupi and in various other police stations in Dakshina Kannada district. Razin has a case under NDPS case at Kankanady police station.
On a separate seizure of drug-laced chocolates from two shops in the city, the commissioner said a case for adulteration has been registered against the offenders. “We are waiting for the FSL report for the next course of action under NDPS. The police are keeping an eye on peddlers and consumers as part of its efforts to make the city drug-free,” he said.
Activities of rowdy-sheeters are also being observed. As many as 60 people have been deported from the district this year and notices have been issued for deportation for three more persons for repeatedly being involved in crimes, Jain said.
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Controversy surrounding book on Shivaji Maharaj 'unwarranted', says Fadnavis
Solapur (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday termed as "unwarranted" the controversy over a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in which Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad allegedly made objectionable remarks against its publisher.
An audio clip surfaced last week on social media, in which Gaikwad was heard using offensive language and threatening Kolhapur-based publisher Prashant Ambi. The MLA referred to the book titled 'Shivaji Kon Hota' (Who was Shivaji), written by CPI leader Govind Pansare and originally published in 1988.
Talking to reporters here, CM Fadnavis, "The book was published in the 1980s. Have those who have raked up a controversy read the book? The stature of the warrior king is so big that no one can insult him. Whatever is happening is anti-social and insensitive."
The controversy over the book is unwarranted, he said, and cautioned against attempts to sensationalise issues merely to remain in the news.
When asked about the BJP's candidates for the upcoming legislative council polls, Fadnavis said appointments and candidate selections are decided by the party's parliamentary board, and not by him individually.
"All decisions will be taken as per the party process," he said, adding that discussions are ongoing and outcomes will be known after due deliberations.
Nine council members, including former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, are retiring on May 13. As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, polling will be held on May 12. The counting of votes will take place on the same day at 5 pm, and the entire process is expected to be completed by May 13.
The BJP has decided to contest four of the nine seats in the biennial elections.
On the sugar sector, he said the state has consistently achieved over 99 per cent of the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) payments to farmers, though there may be minor fluctuations due to market conditions affecting sugar mills.
He added that the government has extended support to the sector and held meetings to address issues faced by factories. A committee has been formed to review post-season challenges and suggest policy measures, including possible assistance from the Centre.
