Mangaluru: The CCB Police on Thursday arrested a 21 year old youth, while selling a banned drug. He was reportedly selling Mythylene Dioxy Methamphetamine (MDM).

The accused has been identified as Mohammed Shafeeq, a resident of Chokkabettu in Suratkal.

Working on a credible information, the CCB team nabbed Shafeeq, and seized about 60 grams of MDM, worth Rs. 1,80,000 and a mobile phone.

According to the sources, Shafeeq purchased the MDM drug illegally from Mumbai and was peddling it in Mangaluru.

He was later handed over to Suratkal police for further inquiry.

CCB Inspector Shantaram, PSI Shamsundar, Kabbalaraj and other personnel were part of the operation.

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Raichur: The priest of the Ambabhavani Temple in Athkur village has been accused of stopping Dalit youngsters from entering the temple for a ritual related the Navaratri festival, although related parties, including the priest and Dalit leaders of the village, have denied knowledge about the incident.

A video of the youngsters, belonging to the Madiga community, who wanted to wear the ritual garlands for the festive period, being denied entry into the temple and the priest handing them the garlands keeping them outside the threshold has gone viral on social media platforms.

Yapaladinni Police officers, however, have said no police complaint about the matter has been filed so far. In addition, Dalit leaders in Athkur have said no such incident has occurred in the village, but the police officers are conducting an inquiry since youngsters have alleged that they were denied entry into the temple.

The temple priest has also refuted the charges against him, clarifying that action will be taken if a complaint is filed.