Mangaluru cops arrest two youngsters for selling hallucinogenic drug

coastaldigest.com web desk

December 13, 2018

Mangaluru, Dec 13: Two youths have been arrested by the Mangaluru South police on charge of illegal possession of Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), a narcotic substance.

The accused are Gautam (28), a resident of Kavoor and Lai Vegas (26) from Derebail. The two were allegedly involved in robbing a person in Falnir on December 5, the police said.

According to a press release, based on a tip-off, the police went to a place in Falnir and found the two attempting to sell LSD. The police recovered LSD worth Rs. 13,000.

The police said the accused reportedly admitted to kidnapping Hasan Shimar, a resident of of Britto Lane in Falnir, on December 5 and robbing him. The police have recovered the stolen articles.

LSD is a hallucinogenic drug. Effects typically include altered thoughts, feelings, and awareness of one's surroundings. Many users see or hear things that do not exist. Dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, and increased body temperature are typical. Effects typically begin within half an hour and can last for up to 12 hours.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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