Bantwal: Two individuals, identified as Muhammad Shakib and Muhammad Arif, were apprehended by the Bantwala Nagar police for allegedly causing public disturbance through the consumption of ganja. The accused were presented before the court following their arrest.

Muhammad Shakib hails from Nandavara Kote of Sajeepa Munnoor village, while Muhammad Arif is a resident of Shanti Angadi in B. Muda village.

The incident transpired near Nandavara school, where the two young men were reportedly consuming drugs and engaging in behavior that disrupted public peace. Acting on the complaint lodged by local residents, a team from the Bantwala Nagar police station, led by officer Ramakrishna, visited the scene and took the accused into custody. The detained individuals were subsequently brought before the court to face legal proceedings.

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Kannur (Kerala) (PTI): The Railway Protection Force on Thursday booked two youngsters for briefly stopping a long-distance train in this district after they flashed a red light to shoot social media reels.

According to the police, the incident took place around 1.50 am, shortly after the Ernakulam–Pune Express left Thalassery railway station.

On seeing the red light ahead, the loco pilot slowed down and stopped the train as a safety measure.

Based on the pilot's alert, the RPF traced the source of the light and detained two youngsters from the area. Their arrests were recorded and they were released on bail, a railway official said.

They are reportedly Plus Two students and are around 18 years old, the official added.

A mobile phone used to record the video was seized during the inquiry, the police said.