Mangaluru: In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the city police arrested an individual allegedly involved in the illegal sale of narcotics near the Luv-Kush Kambala maidan in Naringana, situated within the jurisdiction of the Konaje Police Station.

The arrested individual has been identified as Umar Farooq, also known as Mangal Farooq or Kunhimonu, aged 68 and a resident of Katipalla. He was currently residing in Netilpadavu at the time of his arrest.

Officers have reportedly seized a total of 998 grams of Ganja, valued at Rs. 20,000, along with a two-wheeler believed to be associated with the accused's activities.

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Acting on intelligence gathered through a tip-off, a team led by Konaje station Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Puneet Gavnkar conducted a raid, resulting in the apprehension of the accused. The combined value of the confiscated items recovered from the possession of the accused was estimated to be Rs. 52,800.

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Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.

At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.

As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.

Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.

Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.

Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.