Bhatkal man chargesheeted in 2012 Delhi blasts case

November 19, 2016

Bengaluru, Nov 19: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted Abdul Wahid Siddibapa alias Abdul Wahid alias Khan alias Hafeez, 35, who hailed from Bhatkal and stayed in Dubai.

This is in connection with a case where alleged Mujahideen (IM) operatives have been accused of planning to trigger blasts in Delhi in 2012.

Siddibapa has been accused of supplying funds to IM members. This is the third supplementary chargesheet filed by the apex investigating agency in the case.

Siddibapa was arrested on May 20 this year at Indira Gandhi International airport, Delhi, when he arrived from Dubai. "Siddibapa wanted to attend a meeting attended by IM members and carry out anti-social activities," said the NIA press release.

"Siddibapa subsequently supplied funds to IM cadres in India for carrying out subversive activities. In order to facilitate this, he was stationed in Dubai. Fugitive terror suspect Riyaz Bhatkal is a close relative of Siddibapa," the release added.

Riyaz Bhatkal, whose whereabouts are unknown, would send money to Siddibapa who, in turn, supplied it to IM cadres in India, it said.

The NIA has so far chargesheeted 30 alleges IM operatives in the case. The primary chargesheet was filed on July 17 against five accused.

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Absoultely we endorse Naren's comment .it is the need of the hour .Govt must impose hefty tax and impose punishment for their family members too.Govt should ensure Islamic terrorism/extremism has no place in Indian society .

Naren's Mind is like Israel's ...

Very true Naren. Each and everyone of these \Babur ke aulaad\" are
Untrustworthy and dangerous. No need for feeding biriyani just hang them asap"

This proves Racial profiling is must on particular community like Israel and Japan . zero tolerance on terrorism is the need of the hour .

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QR-code tips power Mangaluru's major drug bust: 25 arrested in 2 weeks

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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