Two arrested for creating nuisance after consuming Ganja in Bantwal
Bantwal: Two individuals, identified as Muhammad Shakib and Muhammad Arif, were apprehended by the Bantwala Nagar police for allegedly causing public disturbance through the consumption of ganja. The accused were presented before the court following their arrest.
Muhammad Shakib hails from Nandavara Kote of Sajeepa Munnoor village, while Muhammad Arif is a resident of Shanti Angadi in B. Muda village.
The incident transpired near Nandavara school, where the two young men were reportedly consuming drugs and engaging in behavior that disrupted public peace. Acting on the complaint lodged by local residents, a team from the Bantwala Nagar police station, led by officer Ramakrishna, visited the scene and took the accused into custody. The detained individuals were subsequently brought before the court to face legal proceedings.
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Shivamogga: Villagers hold candlelight protest over student Sanket’s murder
Shivamogga: Residents of Sulebailu in Urugadur, on the outskirts of Shivamogga city, staged a candlelight protest on Wednesday night condemning the murder of student Sanket, which occurred three days ago.
Villagers cutting across caste and religious lines gathered on the streets holding placards with Sanket’s photograph and lit candles as a mark of tribute. They raised slogans condemning the killing and appealed for peace in the area.
Locals alleged that the root cause of Sanket's murder was rampant drug trafficking and illegal liquor shops in the area. The villagers demanded that such anti-social elements preying on innocent youth be stopped.
During the protest, locals again alleged that rampant drug trafficking and illegal liquor sales in the locality were among the reasons behind the incident. They demanded strict action against those involved and called upon authorities to curb the illegal sale of ganja and alcohol, which they claimed was misleading youth and school students in the region.
The protesters later met Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kariappa and submitted a memorandum urging immediate measures to control illegal activities.
Sanket (16), an SSLC student of Government High School at Uragadur, was allegedly assaulted outside his school by a group of boys when he intervened in an argument over their cricket match. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Seven minors have reportedly been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
