Mangaluru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Surya Mukundaraj L. had filed an official complaint with the Election Commission accusing Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha candidate Brijesh Chowta of violating the election code of conduct by using children for his election campaign.

“Captain Brijesh Chowta posted a photo on his social media account on March 23, where he is seen campaigning for the election and posing along with a few children wearing BJP shawls,” said Mukundaraj.

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Furthermore, he urged the Election Commission to immediately register a criminal case against Chowta for allegedly violating the election model code of conduct.

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Mangaluru: A domestic air traveller from Mumbai was detained at Mangaluru International Airport on Monday evening after officials found around 500 grams of hydroponic ganja hidden in his luggage.

The accused, identified as Shankar Narayan Poddar, had arrived on an IndiGo flight that landed at 6:10 pm. Based on a tip-off, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel intercepted and questioned him shortly after arrival.

During the inspection of his checked-in baggage, officials discovered approximately 512 grams of hydroponic ganja.

The passenger, along with the confiscated substance, were handed over to the Bajpe Police Station for further investigation and legal action.