Three arrested with narcotics in Manipal lodge raid
Manipal: Manipal Police on Monday afternoon arrested three individuals who were found in possession of narcotics at a lodge in Dasharatha Nagar, located in 80 Badagabettu village.
The arrested have been identified as Azharuddin from Kapu, Rajesh Prakash Jadhav from Pune in Maharashtra, and Nazil alias Asif from Malpe.
Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by Inspector Mahesh Prasad conducted a raid on a room at the downtown lodge and apprehended the suspects.
During the operation, the police seized 13.70 grams of MDMA, estimated to be worth ₹40,000, and 225 grams of ganja valued at ₹10,500. Authorities also confiscated two mobile phones and other materials from the possession of the accused.
A case in connection with the incident has been officially registered at the Manipal Police Station.
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Looking forward to my upcoming Israel visit: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel.
The prime minister said this on X in response to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday.
"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress.
"Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit," he said.
In a post on X on Sunday morning, Netanyahu spoke about the historic visit of "my dear friend", Prime Minister Modi, to Israel on Wednesday.
He said the bond between Israel and India is a powerful alliance between two global leaders.
"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress," he said.
Netanyahu said that from artificial intelligence to regional cooperation, the partnership between India and Israel continues to reach new heights.
"Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, PM Modi!" he said.
