Four arrested as police seize drugs worth ₹1.2 crore in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) and city police arrested four persons, including a foreign national, in separate anti-narcotics operations in Bengaluru and seized drugs worth over ₹1.2 crore, police said.
According to The New Indian Express, in the first operation, the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the CCB arrested Uche Ndudi (25), a Nigerian national residing within the limits of KR Puram police station.
Police said Ndudi had come to India in 2025 on a medical visa but continued to stay in the city even after the visa expired. During this period, he allegedly procured drugs from another foreign national, who is currently absconding.
Police seized 101 grams of cocaine worth ₹50.6 lakh from his possession.
In a separate case, the CCB arrested Chesed Akash, a DJ from Meghalaya residing in Begur, for allegedly peddling 481 grams of hydro ganja valued at ₹48 lakh.
Meanwhile, in another operation, the Vivek Nagar police arrested two drug peddlers from Odisha, Sanjith Bhaga (35) and Mithun Kumbar (18). Based on a tip-off, police nabbed the accused and seized 21.2 kg of ganja worth Rs 21 lakh.
Further investigation is under way, police said.
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Air India A350 plane's right engine suffers damage at Delhi airport
New Delhi (PTI): An Air India wide-body A350 aircraft's right engine was damaged after it sucked in a cargo container at the Delhi airport amid dense fog on Thursday morning, according to a source.
The airline said the aircraft has been grounded for a thorough investigation, and there could be potential disruptions on select routes operated with the A350 aircraft.
"Air India confirms that Flight AI101, operating from Delhi to New York (JFK), was forced to return to Delhi shortly after takeoff due to the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace, which impacted its planned route. Upon landing in Delhi, the aircraft encountered a foreign object while taxiing in dense fog, resulting in damage to the right engine.
"The aircraft was safely positioned to the designated parking stand, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew on board," the airline said in a statement.
The source told PTI that after landing, the aircraft's right engine sucked in the cargo container, causing significant damage to the engine.
Regretting the inconvenience caused to passengers, the airline said it is proactively assisting them with alternative travel arrangements and refunds, as preferred.
