We will lock illegal abattoir, warn VHP, Bajrang Dal

May 17, 2013

Mangalore, May 17: The Vishwa Hindu Parishat and Bajrang Dal are up against the new government. The organizations have said that the Government has already started showing its anti-Hindu attitude.

Addressing a joint press meet on Friday, Bajrang Dal Regional Convener B Manjunath Mandya said that repealing of Anti Cow Slaughter Act and decision to take back the funds given to Maths by the former government are all condemnable.

“These moves are intended to appease the minorities. The government has to strictly implement the Anti Cow Slaughter Act and take steps to close down all the illegal abattoirs in the State. As far as undivided DK district is concerned, Kudroli abattoir is the only authorized slaughter house. But, there are 250 such centres functioning in the districts, which must be stopped immediately,” he said adding that if these centres are not closed down immediately, then the organizations will barge into the illegally run centres and coercively pull down the shutters.

Taking on newly elected MLA Mr J R Lobo for his claim to stop moral policing in the district, Mr Majunath said that it is better if the MLA tackles the reasons for moral policing first rather than making attempts to curb moral policing itself.

Leaders Sharan Pumpwell, Bhujang Kulal among others were present.

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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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