Mangaluru Mosque opens doors to flood victims amid heavy rainfall
Mangaluru: Following a red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for Dakshina Kannada district for the next 24 hours, Badriya Juma Masjid in Kokkada, Belthangady taluk, has decided to open its doors round the clock to assist those affected by the floods.
Masjid President Hyder MS emphasised that extending support in difficult times is a humanitarian act. “We do not look at caste, creed and religion, while in crisis. We are all humans,” he told the Deccan Herald.
The mosque can accommodate nearly 100 people and has a madrasa that can provide additional shelter. “We are prepared to set up tents if needed,” he added.
A message has been circulated on WhatsApp since Monday, informing people that they can use the facility at the mosque in case of distress.
Hyder pointed out the significant threat posed by the rising water levels of the River Nethravathi, particularly to those living near riverbanks. Residents of Dharmasthala, Nidle, Patrame, Shishila, and Arasinamakki can contact the mosque members for assistance, the mosque president shared.
Expressing their commitment to communal harmony, Hyder recalled that the mosque had extended help during the COVID-19 pandemic as well. He also noted that people from various castes and religions participated in the mosque’s renovation three years ago.
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Bengaluru customs arrest Bangkok flyer with drugs worth 2.8 crores at KIAL
Bengaluru: Customs sleuths on Tuesday arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok at the Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly trafficking drugs.
During routine checking at the airport, customs officials seized a large quantity of hydroponic cannabis from the passenger’s luggage.
Officials said around 8 kg of hydroponic cannabis was recovered, with its estimated market value pegged at approximately Rs 2.8 crore.
In a separate case on the same day, customs officials recovered about 900 grams of ganja, worth around Rs 31.5 lakh, from another passenger who had arrived from Hong Kong.
According to the officials, both passengers had concealed the narcotic substances inside their luggage in an attempt to evade detection.
The customs department has taken both the accused into custody and have initiated questioning.
A probe in connection with the incident is underway, and legal action is being pursued against them under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
