Five held for MDMA, ganja trafficking in Bengaluru; drugs worth over Rs 5 cr seized
Bengaluru (PTI): Five persons were arrested for allegedly trafficking the banned narcotic substance MDMA and ganja in different parts of the city, police said on Tuesday.
Police said they seized 3.912 kg of ganja, 343 grams of MDMA and 170 grams of other narcotic substances, along with a goods vehicle and a mobile phone, totaling worth Rs 5.77 cr.
The Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch, along with local police, carried out the operation here recently, police said.
The arrests were made on different dates following raids based on credible inputs.
According to police, ganja was being transported near Nayandahalli signal on Mysuru Road. The MDMA and ganja were stored and sold from a lodge in R K Puram and Channasandra Main Road.
Cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, police said.
During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to procuring the drugs at lower prices from an unidentified foreign national and other sources within the state, and selling them to the public, including college students, for profit, a senior police officer said.
Efforts are on to trace the suppliers, police said.
The accused have been remanded to judicial custody, and further investigation is underway, they added.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Mangaluru: Shepherds' Shaheen PU College's '40-day free NEET and CET test series' begins
Mangaluru: The inauguration ceremony of a 40-day free NEET and CET test series was held at the Arkula campus of Shepherds’ Shaheen PU College on March 24 at 2:00 PM, with the participation of several educationists and community representatives.
The test series has been introduced to help students prepare for competitive exams with better conceptual understanding through detailed question discussions.
Ar Mohammed Nissar, Chairman of Shepherds’ International Academy, attended the programme as the chief guest. He explained about the 40-day free NEET and CET test series and spoke about how the training here can help students in cracking two of the most competitive exams in the country.
Moosabba P. Beary, President of MEIF Central Unit D.K., spoke about the importance of setting clear goals while preparing for competitive exams and said consistent effort plays a key role in achieving success.
Mohammed Ibrahim Alake from Addoor Community Centre stressed the need for strong conceptual understanding and regular practice, noting that these are essential for students aiming to perform well in NEET and CET.
Haneef Puttur, Founder of Puttur Community Centre, spoke about the growing competition in entrance exams and highlighted the importance of proper guidance and structured preparation.
Syed Israr Ahmed Junedi, Founder of Community Centre Hassan, said such initiatives help students evaluate their preparation, understand their mistakes, and improve over time.
All the speakers welcomed the introduction of the free 40-day test series and congratulated the organisers, stating that the programme would benefit many students preparing for competitive exams.
The organisers stated that the test series aims to support students in strengthening their concepts and improving their performance in NEET and CET examinations.
S.M. Farooq, Trustee of Shepherds’ International Academy, speaking after the event told Vartha Bharati that a total of 88 students have enrolled for the programme and expressed hope that it will help make it easier for students to crack these exams.
Lubna Banu, Principal of Shepherds’ International Academy; and Dr. Nafisa Shirin, Director of Shepherds’ International Academy, were also present on the occasion. The programme began with a welcome address by Ms. Nilopher Sajid who also conducted the proceedings as the master of ceremonies.
