Man arrested in Mangaluru for harassing public under drug influence
Mangaluru: A 35-year-old man identified as Mahesh Saliyan from Jappinamogaru, Kankanady, has been arrested by the Kankanady Town Police for allegedly harassing the public under the influence of drugs near Pumpwell.
According to police, the incident came to light after a complaint was received stating that a man was stopping auto-rickshaws and abusing the public. Police rushed to the spot and took the man into custody. During interrogation, he reportedly admitted to having consumed ganja.
He was later sent for a medical examination, which confirmed drug consumption. A case has been registered at the Kankanady Town Police Station and further investigation is underway.
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V.D. Satheesan elected as new Chief Minister of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Celebrations erupted across Kerala on Thursday after V D Satheesan was selected by the Congress High Command as the next Chief Minister of the state.
Satheesan was at the Contonment House in Thiruvananthapuram, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition, when AICC leaders announced it in New Delhi.
Soon after the announcement, jubilant Satheesan supporters burst firecrackers and distributed sweets in several parts of the state.
Paravur in Ernakulam district, the Assembly constituency he has represented since 2001, witnessed large-scale celebrations.
Satheesan was widely seen as the frontrunner for the post, with UDF allies also backing his candidature during the selection process.
As the Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assembly, he led the UDF both inside and outside the House.
Apart from Satheesan, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Congress MP K C Venugopal were also considered for the post.
