Sale of narcotics in Konaje: 21-year-old from Mandya arrested, 55 gm MDMA seized
Konaje: Konaje Police arrested a 21-year-old youngster following an operation based on credible information that narcotics were being sold in the Navagrama Site Naryaguttu area of Balepuni village.
The accused has been identified as Jordan, a native of Hulikere in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. During the investigation, police found that he was residing in a rented house at Kukkudakatte Site in Balepuni.
Police seized 55 gm of MDMA, one mobile phone, a digital weighing machine, and other items from his possession.
A case has been registered at the Konaje Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
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Fire breaks out at Nature Bazaar in south Delhi, around 50 shops gutted
New Delhi (PTI): A major fire broke out at Nature Bazaar in south Delhi's Andheria Mor area on Sunday morning, gutting around 50 shops and triggering a massive firefighting operation, an official of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.
According to the DFS, a call regarding the blaze was received at 7.37 am, following which 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the flames. No injury to anyone has been reported so far.
The fire erupted at the Nature Bazaar market located near Andheria Mor in the Lado Sarai area, where several temporary and semi-permanent shops selling handicrafts and other items are set up, he said.
Thick plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the market complex as the fire rapidly spread through multiple shops in the crowded marketplace.
Firefighters launched an extensive operation to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.
Around 50 shops were gutted in the incident, causing heavy damage to goods and structures, the officer said.
Fire personnel were continuing efforts to completely douse the flames and carry out cooling operations in the area. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Police officers also reached the spot to assist in crowd management and facilitate firefighting operations.
