Bantwal: A youth named Davudul Hakeem (23) was arrested by the Bantwal town police station for his involvement in drug trafficking. Originally from Sajipanadu village but currently residing in Bantwal-Loretto Padavu, Hakeem was intercepted by the police near the cashew factory in Kasaba village for reckless driving.
Upon inspection of Hakeem's two-wheeler, police discovered 01.07 grams of sedative MDMA and 15.31 grams of ganja. It was revealed that Hakeem had consumed drugs, leading to his erratic behavior. He confessed to purchasing the substances from an unidentified individual, admitting to using some of the ganja himself while intending to sell the rest along with the MDMA.
The seized narcotics, valued at approximately two and a half thousand rupees, along with the transportation vehicle, were confiscated by the police. A case has been registered against Hakeem for possession and trafficking of illegal substances.
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Ullal: The body of a 51-year-old physical education teacher was found in a well at his residence in Kondana, under the limits of Kotekar town, on Friday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Jogi, who was serving as a physical education teacher at the Government School in Kallarakodi, Naringana village. Police suspect that he may have died by suicide, allegedly due to health-related issues.
According to police, Prabhakar had dropped his daughter at Uchila School earlier in the day for the school anniversary programme and returned home.
He was later preparing to attend the same event along with his wife and son, when he suddenly went missing. A search was launched by family members, following which his body was found in the well located at his house.
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Police said that Prabhakar Jogi was reportedly suffering from a neurological disorder. He had served in several schools across Ullal taluk and was actively involved in organisations of physical education teachers.
Ullal police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and sent the body for post-mortem examination.
In his complaint to the police, Prabhakar’s son, Sai Tejas, stated that his father had jumped into the well and that there was no suspicion surrounding the death.
Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
