Foil designs of communal elements: Minister at peace rally

October 13, 2012

Kasargod, October 13: Minister for Home Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated a public function organised in connection with 'Maanava Souharda rally' hosted by the district police and Federation of Residents' Associations of Kasaragod (FRAK) to foster communal harmony.

Speakers at the meet exhorted the people to foil the designs of vested interests to foment communal violence in the northern region of Kerala, aptly regarded as 'Saptabhasha Sangama Bhoomi' (confluence of seven languages).

The speakers said the designs of a minuscule number of unscrupulous elements held sway over the younger generation in the region. They said it was high time for introspection on whether the recurring violence was coming in the way of tapping the potential and resources of the new generation.

They said over 10,000 cases of communal violence had been registered in Kasaragod. The recurring communal clashes had resulted in stagnated growth of the region No religious tenets ever professed the faithful to hate the principles espoused by other religions, the Home Minister, flanked by senior religious heads, told the largely attended gathering.

He said efforts were under way to install as many as 200 CCTV in sensitive localities in the district within two months to monitor the movement of the people.

N. A. Nellikunnu, MLA , presided over the function. Superintendent of Police S. Surendran delivered the welcome address.

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

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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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