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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- The Hindu
Society has a collective responsibility for curbing substance abuse, says SP
Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar on Thursday said it is the collective responsibility of society to curb substance abuse. Mr. Shankar was the chief guest at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking programme, organised jointly by the Udupi District Police, the Department of Pre-University Education, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and A.V. Baliga Group of Institutions. MAHE vice-chancellor M.D. Venkatesh spoke about the role educational institutions play in transforming youth into responsible citizens. Principal of Government PU College, Udupi, Leela Bai Bhat, spoke about the importance of community and family support in drug prevention strategies. Director of A.V. Baliga Group of Institutions, also spoke. Scientific way Udupi Deputy Director of Women and Child Development C.K. Shyamala on Thursday said anti-drug awareness drives should be carried out scientifically to keep pre-university and degree students away from drugs. Speaking at the International Day Against Drug Abuse programme organised by the Udupi District administration at the Christian Pre-University College in Udupi, Ms. Shyamala said drug abuse among students was a major issue in the education sector. Disposed As much as 3.542 kg of narcotic drugs seized by different police stations in Udupi police were disposed of at an authorised unit in Padubidri on Thursday. As part of Drug Abuse prevention day, artistes Ravi and Lokesh did sand sculpture 'Nasha Mukt Udupi' on the Malpe Beach. Nearly 600 students participated in the seminar, essay, and poster-making competitions related to narcotic drug abuse, which were organised at the Justice K.S. Hegde Institute of Management in Nitte on Thursday.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Man held for cattle theft
Udupi: Karkala police arrested a man in connection with a case of cattle theft. The accused is Salim,38, from Moodbidri. According to the police, in the early hours of June 16, unidentified persons stole three cows from the cowshed of Ahimsa Animal Care Trust in Bajagoli, Karkala taluk. The animals were allegedly loaded into a vehicle and taken away. The stolen cattle are estimated to be worth around Rs 10,000. Following a complaint, a case was registered at the Karkala Rural police station, and the vehicle used in the theft was seized. Police have identified two more suspects who are yet to be arrested, said Udupi SP Hariram Shankar. In a separate incident reported on Saturday, Abdul Rahim,35, was caught transporting 25 kg of meat, valued at approximately Rs 7,500, without valid documentation. The incident took place near the crossroad leading to Guheshwara Temple in Hosadu village, on the Mullikatte-Gangolli road. The accused was riding a scooter, which was also seized. A case was registered at the Gangolli police station under relevant sections. Meanwhile, police suspect that the accused was involved in attempting to steal cattle by loading them into a vehicle near the KEB office on June 18. A case related to this attempt was also registered at Gangolli police station.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
NEET 2025: Student pays 17k to get tampered marks sheet to impress parents
With an intention to show his parents that he had secured good marks in NEET 2025, an 18-year-old boy from Udupi paid ₹17,000 to get a tampered mark sheet. In the complaint to Udupi Cyber Economic and Narcotic Crime Station, the father of the boy stated that during the NEET preparation period in April, his son saw videos posted on Youtube channel Editing Mater (@ Editingmaster-d6r) showing how results of NEET, CBSE and JEE can be digitally altered. Two mobile phone numbers were given in the videos asking people to call if they need fake marks card. He claimed the boy turned 18 on May 10. The boy dialled the numbers through Whatsapp. The receiver identified himself as Vishnu Kumar. The boy transferred a total of ₹17,000 to Vishnu Kumar. On June 16, Vishnu Kumar allegedly sent the boy, through Whatsapp, a digitally forged NEET scorecard and OMR sheet, which showed boy's rank as AIR 107 with 646 marks. After the boy downloaded the fake scorecard, the sender deleted it, the father said. When the boy showed the forged marks card, the elated father, a government officer, was surprised that none of the newspapers carried news about his son's performance. He sent his son's marks card to a local newspaper, which published the news. The father then checked the results on the NEET website and learnt that his son's actual rank was 17.6 lakh. The boy then confessed to his father about payment of money to get a tampered marks card. Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said the boy confided to the police about how he was forced to pay money to get a fake marks card. 'We registered the compliant of the father for offences punishable under Sections 66(c) and 66 (d) of the Information Technology Act, and under Sections 336 (2), 318(4), 335, 336(3) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. We are search for the perpetrators, who may have cheated other students in the same way,' he said.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
282 cases booked in spl school vehicle safety drive in Udupi
Udupi: In a bid to ensure the safety and well-being of schoolchildren, a special inspection drive was carried out across all police station limits in the district on Wednesday, between 7am and 12 noon. The drive focused exclusively on school vehicles, including vans, buses, and autorickshaws. SP Hariram Shankar told reporters that since the reopening of schools, several complaints were received regarding the overloading of school vehicles, their lacking fitness certificates, and unsafe transport practices. "Some buses are operating without valid fitness certificates, while the others are carrying more children than what is permitted. At the station level, we have already warned drivers not to overload vehicles," he added. As part of the drive, around 930 vehicles were inspected. Officers checked for drunk driving and verified vehicle documents. As many as 282 IMV cases were registered, and fine amounting to Rs 1.6 lakh was collected. Violations included one case of drunk driving, 39 cases for missing documents, 48 cases of overloading, and 194 other violations. Emphasising the need for zero tolerance when it comes to vehicles transporting children, the SP said similar enforcement drives have also been conducted in Bengaluru and other cities. The inspection involved five police inspectors, 30 sub-inspectors, and several supporting staff. School managements have now been directed to update vehicle records, ensure student numbers do not exceed capacity, and implement necessary safety measures in a week. Strict action, including the seizure of vehicles, will be taken against institutions that fail to comply. Another round of inspections is planned for the coming week. Parents, too, share the responsibility of ensuring children's safety during school commutes. They must ensure that their children do not travel in overloaded or unsafe vehicles. "In phases, we will conduct drives against other private vehicles too," he said.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
Woman arrested in assault case over trivial issue
Udupi: Kundapur Rural police arrested a woman on charges of assaulting and abusing a woman who was working at a medical shop over a trivial issue of change. Udupi SP Hariram Shankar said that CCTV footage of a verbal altercation between two women over a change issue at a medical shop in Mavinakatte, Kundapur taluk, went viral on social media. Based on the incident, a case was registered at the Kundapur Rural police station under sections 352, 115(2) of the BNS, and sections 3(1)(r), 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST Act. The suspect, Yasmin, was taken into custody and produced before the court on Tuesday, and the investigation is ongoing. The SP has visited the spot In her complaint, Lakshmi,22, who was working at the medical shop for a year, said that the accused came to the medical shop at 11.30am and asked for baby food powder. The complainant handed the item to Yasmin and asked for Rs 330. Yasmin then gave a Rs 500 currency note. When Lakshmi stated she did not have change and went outside the shop to get change from a nearby store, Yasmin allegedly assaulted and abused her.
