Two passengers from Bangkok held with hydroponic ganja worth over Rs 2 cr at Bengaluru airport
Bengaluru (PTI): Customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport here have arrested two passengers in separate incidents for allegedly smuggling hydroponic ganja worth over 2 crore, officials said on Monday.
In the first case on February 7, Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger who had arrived from Bangkok and seized 1.8 kg of hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 63 lakh.
The contraband was concealed in a false-bottom suitcase, the customs officials said in a post on 'X'.
In another instance on February 6, a passenger arriving from Hong Kong was intercepted and 5.05 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.76 crore was seized from checked-in baggage.
Both the accused were arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials added.
Further investigation is underway.
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Prep graduation ceremony of Barakah International School and College held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Former MLA of Mangalore North Moidin Bawa said that combining cultural awareness with formal education is important for the overall development of children. He said such an approach helps shape responsible and confident citizens. He was speaking as the chief guest at the Prep Graduation Ceremony of Barakah International School and College.
Students who completed their preparatory education presented a series of cultural programmes during the event. These included skits, action songs, short plays and other performances, showcasing the confidence and skills developed during their early years at the institution.
Several guests were present at the programme, including Abdul Naser, popularly known as Lucky Star and President of the Wakf Advisory Committee; Dr Mohammed Nohman; S A Khaleel, Chairman of Bolar Islamic Centre; Naufal Kokkada, President of SKSM Youth Wing; Suhail Kandak, Chairman of Make a Change Foundation; and Mohammad Ashraf Badriya, President of Muslim Aikyata Vedike.
The programme began with a welcome address by Principal Sharfuddin B S, who spoke about the school’s educational approach that focuses on academics along with moral and cultural values.
Ayan Ashraf, Director of Barakah, conveyed the Chairman’s message and spoke about the institution’s continued focus on value-based education.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Mohammed Haneef, Principal of Islamic Studies.
