Dramatic BSY govt is fatal to Karnataka’s welfare: SDPI

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August 28, 2019

Bengaluru, Aug 28: Though BJP grabbed power in Karnataka under the leadership of B S Yediyurappa with hectic melodrama and enticements, now it is pursuing more dramas and acrobats which pushed the state into hanging and uncertainty, said Elyas Muhammad Thumbe, state president of Social Democratic Party of India, Karnataka state.

In a release issued here, he said Yediyurappa is now not in a position to do the development of the state, but busy only with strengthening his seat and in acrobatic work of pleasing the unhappy legislatures. The people of 18 districts of the state who lost their houses, properties and agriculture in the devastating flood are still desperately waiting for the appropriate help from the state government. People are frustratingly seeking a roof atop their head. The farmers awaiting anxiously for the compensation from the government for their crop losses. However, the Negligence from the government is unpardonable.

Appointment of three Deputy CMs has no reason in terms of development of the state but only to satisfy the unhappy legislators. The dissidence boiling in BJP and discontent in the party leadership is very harmful to the welfare of the state. Giving ministership to Lakshmana Savadi who was not elected as legislator and making him as Deputy CM is nothing but ridiculing the voters of the state.

In view of dramas in the previous government, the media nicknamed the state as 'Kar-Nataka' and now the present regime is acting on drama over drama. This is miserable in the interest of Karnataka, said Mr Thumbe. He said SDPI opined that it is better to dissolve the assembly now to enable the people to elect new suitable government.

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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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