Heavy rain with thunder hits Udupi District, causing power outages
Udupi: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning has lashed Udupi district since last night, bringing relief from the scorching sun but causing power outages in many areas.
The rain, which began around 10 pm last night, continued into the morning hours. Significant rainfall was recorded in various parts of the district, including Udupi Nagar, Kapu, Brahmavar, Kundapur, and Karkala.
Strong winds accompanied the rain, leading to damage to electric poles in some areas and subsequent power failures. In Udupi city's Kadabettu area, heavy rain resulted in the washing away and damage of drains.
The unexpected rain has provided a welcome respite from the heat for the district's residents. However, it has disrupted election-related programs scheduled for today.
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Drug peddler's property worth Rs 1 crore attached in Srinagar
Srinagar (PTI): Property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler was on Saturday attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, police said.
A double-storey house on eight marlas of land situated at Wantpora Eidgah, belonging to Basit Bilal Dar, a notorious drug peddler, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, a police spokesperson said.
He said Dar is involved in two cases registered under various sections of the NDPS Act.
During investigation, it was established that the accused had acquired the said property through illicit proceeds generated from drug trafficking activities, the spokesperson said.
Consequently, the property was attached under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of the two independent witnesses, strictly in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, he said.
As per the attachment order, the owner has been restrained from selling, leasing, transferring, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the property till further orders, the spokesperson added.
