Seema Punia donates Asiad pocket money to Kerala Flood victims
JAKARTA:The threat of floods might be over in Kerala but the revival process of the sunken state continues with disaster management organisations, armed forces and local authorities continuing their work in getting the people back on their feet. While donations have been received by the authorities in both cash and kind, a generous move comes in from Asian Games 2018 Bronze medal winner in the Discus throw, Seema Punia on Thursday.
The athlete won India a Bronze in the Discus throw event on Day 12 of the 2018 Asian Games and soon after she added another medal to India's tally, Punia pledged to donate all her pocket money of USD 700 towards the benefit of Kerala flood victims while adding INR one lakh more.
“I have decided to donate my pocket money and also one lakh more to Kerala flood victims. They have gone through a lot. I will go and try to serve those people,” Seema had told reporters after her Discus throw event. “I also urge all Indian athletes to donate at least half of their allowance to help the victims.”
Seema, despite suffering from a bone spur in her left foot, completed the event and bagged a Bronze medal. Her throw of 61.03m was only good for a third-place finish as China secured a 1-2 in the event. It was also Seema's season-best throw.
The Asia number one Chen bagged Gold with a personal and season-best throw of 67.03m while compatriot Feng Bin grabbed a silver with a throw of 64.25m.
Seema would be needing a surgery on her foot, which she confirmed to reporters after her event on Day 12. "This problem had surfaced at CWG but it was not bad. But now it will need a surgery. Today also I was in pain but it was not the reason for my performance."
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Narcotic substances worth Rs 11.50 cr seized, two people arrested
Bengaluru (PTI): Two alleged interstate drug peddlers, including a woman, have been arrested with narcotic substances worth Rs 11.50 crore, police said on Tuesday.
The arrests were made recently following a raid conducted by the Narcotics Control Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bagalur police station limits, they said.
Police said 8,335 LSD strips, five kg of Hydro Ganja, 534 grams of Charas, two mobile phones and a two-wheeler were seized from their possession.
"Based on a tip-off, two interstate drug peddlers, including a woman, were apprehended. Both had been residing in Bengaluru for the past year and were involved in an organised illegal drug distribution network. They were receiving narcotic substances from a Kerala-based individual residing in Thailand and distributing them to customers as per his instructions, thereby earning illegal profits," a senior police officer said.
Addressing a press conference here, Seemant Kumar Singh said this was the first time such a huge quantity of LSD had been recovered in Bengaluru.
“We are trying to find out from where it has been sourced and where it was meant to be supplied. We have some specific inputs about the intended targets. However, without concrete evidence, we cannot conclude. We are working to establish how such a huge quantity was procured and for whom it was meant,” he said.
Singh added that further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain and identify those involved in the distribution network.
A case has been registered against them under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) at Bagalur Police Station, and further investigation is in progress, police said.
In another operation, 1.5 kg Hydro Ganja was seized by the officials at K G Nagar police station here, police said.
The contraband had been smuggled via international parcel services and cleverly concealed inside chocolate and biscuit boxes to avoid suspicion, and the estimated value is Rs 1.5 crore, the officer said.
A case has been registered, and efforts are ongoing to trace the accused, police said.
An interstate accused was arrested in the Whitefield police station limits, for selling narcotic drugs on March 1, they said.
Police said 27.239 kg Ganja, 3.200 kg Hashish Oil, along with the two-wheeler used in the crime, with a total worth of Rs 55 lakh was seized from him, they added.
In a separate operation, two foreign women who were overstaying their visas were apprehended within the limits of Mico Layout Police Station, officials said.
They have been handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and subsequently sent to the Foreigners Detention Centre as per legal procedures, they added.
