Two men held with banned drug in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jun 12: Two persons have been arrested on charges of possessing banned methamphetamine when their vehicle was searched on the Karnataka-Kerala border, Mangaluru city police said on Monday.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Rasheed (41) of Talapady and P Arif (40) from Deralakatte in the city.
Police said 20 grams of methamphetamine was seized from their possession in an operation conducted near Nettilapadavu on the Karnataka-Kerala border on Sunday. The scooter used by them was also confiscated.
The value of the seized goods has been estimated at Rs 1,06,500, police said, adding Konaje police have registered a case.
In another incident, police arrested seven persons for allegedly gambling at a lodge room near Mukka check post. Two staff of the lodge who helped the accused in the illegal act have also been arrested.
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Police also seized some cash, mobile phones, a car and playing cards from their possession.
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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
