Bengaluru: A team of the Central Crime Branch on Sunday raided a Hukkah Bar at Mahalakshmi Layout that was allegedly running illegally here in the city. The raiding team also seized goods worth Rs. 60,000 during the raid.

According to the police, the Hukkah Bar was running illegally and in violation of the rules. The raid was conducted based on a tip-off that the Hukkah Bar was allowing youngsters to smoke Hukkah illegally.

The police team seized Hukkah pots, Hukkah flavors, and 11 thousand rupees cash during the raid.

A case in this regard has been registered at Mahalakshmi Layout Police Station here.

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Shivamogga: Renowned photojournalist Shivamogga Nandan (57), associated with The Indian Express, passed away early Sunday morning following a cardiac arrest.

Nandan, who began his career with The Indian Express in 1999, gained widespread recognition as "Shivamogga Nandan" for his remarkable contributions to photojournalism. Known for his innovative experiments in photography, many of his works received acclaim at both state and national levels.

His mortal remains have been placed for public viewing at his residence near the railway station's blood bank in Shivamogga.

He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.