Two arrested selling drugs near Kadri Park in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Under the ongoing 'Drugs Free Mangalore' initiative by the Mangalore CCB police, two individuals were arrested for the sale of MDMA in the city, with the recovery of narcotics and a substantial amount of cash.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Nawaz (40) from Macchampadi near Manjeshwar and Azharuddin, also known as Azhar (38), from Farangipete in Pudu village.
Acting on a tip-off about drug transactions in the Kadri Park area, the police conducted a raid leading to the arrest of Nawaz and Azhar. Valuable MDMA weighing 120 grams, with an estimated worth of Rs. 6 lakhs, was confiscated during the operation. Additionally, the police seized three mobile phones, a digital weight scale, and a scooter.
The total estimated value of the seized items is Rs 6,83,120. A case has been registered against the accused at CEN Crime Police Station. It is noteworthy that both individuals have a history of involvement in criminal activities, with previous cases registered against them, including drug-related offenses, dowry harassment, and theft.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
