Karnataka: News reporters who interviewed son of deceased Corona Virus victim, put under observation
Kalaburagi: Two news reporters and a cameraman who reportedly interviewed the son of the 76-year old man who died of Corona Virus in Kalaburagi are said to be under observation by the health authorities for Corona Virus infection.
The three reporters including a cameraman are suspected to have been infected with the virus and are hence put under observation by the health authorities, Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner B Sharat, informed media reporters on Saturday.
The deputy commissioner also added that several other news reporters and Youtubers had interviewed the relatives of the deceased person and have missed the inspection by the health authorities. He also urged the journalists and reporters to co-operate with the authorities and should get adequate treatment and tests done.
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Bengaluru Police bust major drug network; 16 arrested, narcotics worth Rs 36.67 crore seized
Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal narcotics trade, Bengaluru City Police have arrested 16 accused persons and seized narcotic substances worth Rs 36.67 crore.
According to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, those arrested include four foreign nationals, eight persons from other states and four locals. Police said the network had interstate as well as international links.
Police recovered 9 kg 64 grams of MDMA, 5 kg 195 grams of hydro ganja, 19,755 LSD strips, 156 grams of heroin, 618 grams of charas, 332 grams of cocaine, 315 grams of drug-mixed gummies and 11 kg 470 grams of ganja from the accused.
The Commissioner said the action was carried out as part of a major anti-drug operation in the city. The network was busted with the support of the CCB Narcotics Control Squad and police stations of Bagaluru, Adugodi, Chikkajala, HSR Layout, Yeshwanthpur, Jalahalli and Jnanabharathi.
Cases were registered in CCB, East Division and West Division police stations based on specific intelligence received on different dates, following which raids were conducted.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were procuring drugs at lower prices from foreign, interstate and local sources and selling them in Bengaluru at higher rates.
Police said college students and working professionals were among the main targets of the accused.
