BJP demands apology from HDK for warning against hindering development activities

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September 21, 2018

Bengaluru, Sept 21: Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka today launched a state-wide agitation demanding an apology by from Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy for it called a 'seditious' remark after allegedly gave call to public to 'revolt' against BJP for hindering developmental activities by indulging in luring ruling coalition government Legislators in its attempt to capture power in the State.

BJP State General Secretary and Lok Sabha member Shobha Kharandlje, addressing the party workers who picketed in the city on Friday, alleged that "by giving a provoking call to the public Mr Kumaraswamy has acted against the Constitution on which he has taken pledge before assuming the highest office in the State. He should tender an apology not only to public but also particularly to Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly B S Yeddyurappa."

She said that such outburst from a person holding important position in the Government was most uncalled for and highly condemnable. "If Mr Kumaraswamy has any charges that he can prove against BJP leaders let him order an inquiry as he is the Chief Minister and has all the powers. Instead of that he should not indulge to tarnish the image of the party and its leaders by making baseless charges," she added.

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Ok. Now I realise, This is the order they got from above. Play any dirty thing to destabilise

BJP makes karnataka politics uglier than any

This apology demand is like make provocation, and get hitted by them and blaming them as they hitted

BJP involving in thier pocket development activities. HDK tried to stop that development

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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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