Two arrested selling drugs near Kadri Park in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Under the ongoing 'Drugs Free Mangalore' initiative by the Mangalore CCB police, two individuals were arrested for the sale of MDMA in the city, with the recovery of narcotics and a substantial amount of cash.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Nawaz (40) from Macchampadi near Manjeshwar and Azharuddin, also known as Azhar (38), from Farangipete in Pudu village.
Acting on a tip-off about drug transactions in the Kadri Park area, the police conducted a raid leading to the arrest of Nawaz and Azhar. Valuable MDMA weighing 120 grams, with an estimated worth of Rs. 6 lakhs, was confiscated during the operation. Additionally, the police seized three mobile phones, a digital weight scale, and a scooter.
The total estimated value of the seized items is Rs 6,83,120. A case has been registered against the accused at CEN Crime Police Station. It is noteworthy that both individuals have a history of involvement in criminal activities, with previous cases registered against them, including drug-related offenses, dowry harassment, and theft.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
