Accused in Abdul Rahman murder case will be arrested soon, says ADGP Hitendra
Bantwal, May 28: Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) R. Hitendra has assured that the accused in the murder of Abdul Rahman, secretary of the Kolathamajalu mosque will be arrested soon. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday in Kolathamajalu, Bantwal taluk, also left another man, Qalandar Shafi, critically injured in the attack.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday evening after arriving in Bantwal to take stock of the situation, ADGP Hitendra said that five dedicated teams have been formed under the leadership of Bantwal DySP Vijaya Prasad B. to trace the culprits. “The process of arresting the accused will be initiated as soon as they are located,” he added.
An FIR has been registered at the Bantwal police station based on a complaint by a person named Nisar. Two individuals have been specifically named in the FIR, and a detailed investigation is underway to uncover the motive behind the brutal murder. ADGP Hitendra said the reasons behind the attack will become clear as the probe progresses.
In light of the sensitive situation, prohibitory orders under Section 144 have already been imposed across Dakshina Kannada district, including Mangaluru city. Adequate police forces have been deployed to prevent any untoward incidents.
"Police teams have been brought in from nearby districts including Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Uttara Kannada, and Mysuru. Thousands of personnel are currently on duty," the ADGP said. He also warned the public against spreading provocative or false messages through social media platforms. “Strict legal action will be taken against those who post inflammatory content or circulate rumors online,” he stated.
When asked whether the murder was an act of revenge, ADGP Hitendra replied, “I am new to Dakshina Kannada, but you are not. You know the history of this district well. The answer lies within you.”
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NCB seizes over 39 kgs of Alprazolam in Telangana; three arrested
Hyderabad (PTI): A gang allegedly manufacturing and trafficking Alprazolam drug in bulk quantity illegally in Siddipet district of Telangana has been busted, NCB officials said on Sunday.
Three people, including a Chemist freelancer, have been arrested in this regard, they added.
As much as 39.470 kgs of Alprazolam worth around Rs 12 crore and Rs 85.36 lakhs in cash were seized on May 15, the Hyderabad Zonal Unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said in a release.
On the basis of specific information, NCB officials intercepted two four-wheelers and two persons when they were exchanging Alprazolam illegally without any valid license.
The search resulted in the recovery of 39.470 kgs of Alprazolam and Rs 85,36,200 in cash, found to be proceeds of Alprazolam sales, it said.
On the basis of a disclosure made by one of the accused about the supplier of the Alprazolam, NCB officials apprehended another person from Hyderabad.
On interrogation, it was revealed that the person who supplied the drug had studied MSc Chemistry. He is working as a chemist freelancer, and he disclosed that he manufactured the seized Alprazolam clandestinely in his laboratory at Prashantnagar here, the NCB said.
All three persons "confessed to their involvement in manufacturing and trafficking of Alprazolam illegally" and were arrested under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act 1985.
Preliminary investigation suggested that they transacted around 150 kgs of Alprazolam over the last five years.
All three accused were produced before the magistrate and sent to judicial custody. Further investigation is ongoing, the release added.
