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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
126gm heroin smuggled from Myanmar seized in Kochi, migrant workers arrested
Kochi: In a major drug bust in Perumbavoor, 126 grams of heroin worth over Rs 10 lakh smuggled from Myanmar were seized on Thursday. Four Assam natives were arrested with the contraband. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Heroin was found in 10 soap boxes, and sources said that one box sold here for anything between Rs 70,000 and Rs 1 lakh, said police. A special investigation team led by Perumbavoor ASP and Thadiyittaparambu Police arrested Shukur Ali (31), Sabir Hussain (32), Saddam Hussain (37) and Rameez Raj (38), all natives of Nagaon, Assam. The police team intercepted the accused near Chembarakky based on a tip-off received by district police chief M Hemalatha Shukur had been under surveillance for allegedly smuggling heroin, said police. The accused confessed to police that they purchased the heroin in Assam for Rs 30,000 per box. The box was sold here for at least Rs 70,000 and would go up to Rs 1 lakh, said police. "Shukur was a key figure in smuggling drugs into Kerala. After arriving in Aluva, he handed over majority of drugs to the other three. He was following them in a separate rickshaw. When caught, he feigned ignorance. However, we had been monitoring him for weeks and had identified that he was the key player," said an officer. Shukur, who previously served a prison sentence for drug-related offences, revealed the drug's origin to police. Saddam Hussain and Sabir Hussain are brothers. The accused mainly targeted migrant workers to sell the drugs. "We have been conducting 'Clean Perumbavoor', a campaign against drug abuse, in the region. It is not a coincidence that we managed to arrest the accused with such a huge quantity. Surveillance and research of weeks went into tracing them and finally arresting them," said Perumbavoor ASP Shakti Singh Arya. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Most heroin users don't know about the harmful effects of the drugs, he said. We are planning to conduct awareness campaigns too, he added. Inspector PJ Kuriakose, sub-inspector Unnikrishnan, ASIs KA Noushad and PA Abdul Manaf, senior CPOs Varghese T Venatt, TA Afsal, Benny Isaac, Mahin Shah, KS Anoop, KR Rahul and CPOs KR Vipin and Jose Abraham were involved in the operation. Heroin remains one of the most widely injected opioids, posing a risk of spreading HIV due to unsafe use of needles. The detection of HIV in 10 injecting drug users recently in Malappuram highlights the danger of the drug, which is seeing a considerable rise in Ernakulam district. According to excise department statistics, over 805 grams of heroin were seized in 2024 across the state, and over 50% (441 grams) of the seizure was from Ernakulam district. Heroin reaches the district mainly through migrant labourers. The main source of heroin reaching Ernakulam is Assam. Two Assam natives were arrested on Monday with 21 grams of heroin. Myanmar to Ernakulam: The drug route Heroin drug was smuggled into the country through Myanmar-Nagaland border The accused purchased the drug from Assam and travelled to Ernakulam via train After deboarding at Aluva, they split into two teams and travelled in two autos towards Perumbavoor Police intercepted them at Chembarakky near Perumbavoor and seized the drugs
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 aims to improve transparency: Muslim Rashtriya Manch Punjab convener
Ludhiana: The convener of Muslim Rashtriya Manch Punjab , Himachal, and Chandigarh, K D Himachali, during a press conference on Saturday, supported the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and enumerated its merits. He said the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 aims to update the Waqf Act 1995 to address the problems in the management of waqf properties. The proposed changes focus on certain issues, such as removing the deficiencies of the previous act and enhancing the efficiency of Waqf Boards, updating the definitions of waqf, improving the registration process, and increasing the role of technology in managing waqf records, he added. The Muslim Waqf (Repeal) Bill 2025 aims to repeal the archaic Muslim Waqf Act 1923, which is no longer applicable to modern India. The repeal will ensure uniform rules for the management of waqf properties under the Waqf Act 1995. It will improve transparency and accountability in waqf management and eliminate confusion and legal contradictions caused by the old law, he said. He said by addressing long-standing issues such as litigation and lack of judicial monitoring, the bill seeks to create a more structured and accountable framework. The major changes include redefining what constitutes a waqf, improving the survey and registration process, empowering govt monitoring, and ensuring inclusiveness by including non-Muslim members and women in waqf-related bodies. These provisions are an important step towards modernising waqf property management in India, he claimed. On this occasion, Muslim National Forum regional co-convenor Sabir Hussain, Punjab state co-convenor Gulzar Khan, Mahmood Salmani, Noor Alam, and Rehman were present. MSID:: 120646634 413 |
News18
25-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘Why Should Anyone Be Killed Over Religion?' Bengal Teacher Renounces Islam Over Pahalgam Attack
Sabir Hussain to News18: 'I've witnessed how religion is repeatedly used as a tool for violence, especially in Kashmir. I simply want to be known as a human being.' Citing deep anguish over the Pahalgam terror attack, Sabir Hussain, a schoolteacher from Baduria in West Bengal, has announced his decision to renounce Islam. Hussain plans to approach the court to relinquish his religious identity, seeking a life free of religious affiliation. Hussain told News18: 'I mean no disrespect to any religion—this is a personal choice. I've witnessed how religion is repeatedly used as a tool for violence, especially in Kashmir. I can no longer accept this. I simply want to be known as a human being, not by any religious label. That's why I intend to make a formal application to the court." #BreakingNews: Rahul Gandhi arrives in Srinagar, set to meet LG Manoj Sinha @Ieshan_W with details on his visit #PahalgamTerroristAttack #Kashmir #Pahalgam — News18 (@CNNnews18) April 25, 2025 He emphasised his respect for all religions, but expressed how religious identity is misused in violent incidents, such as the one in Pahalgam. 'Why should anyone be killed because of their religion? That's what deeply upsets me," he said. Hussain initially shared his decision on Facebook and has since reaffirmed his plan to legally disassociate from Islam. However, he clarified that he would not impose his beliefs on his family. 'My wife and children are free to follow whatever path they choose. This is my personal journey, and I will no longer associate myself with Islam," he added. 'Everything seems to revolve around religion these days. That's not the world I want to live in," Hussain stated. His decision follows the Pahalgam incident, which he perceives as another instance of religion being used to justify violence—something he no longer wishes to be associated with. First Published: April 25, 2025, 13:09 IST
The Hill
28-02-2025
- General
- The Hill
Bodies of 12 Pakistani migrants who died in boat sinking have been repatriated
PARACHINAR, Pakistan (AP) — The bodies of 12 out of at least 16 Pakistanis who died this month when a boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants sank off Libya's coast have been repatriated to Pakistan, officials said Friday. Most of the victims who died in the capsizing were from Kurram, a district in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The boat was carrying more than 60 Pakistani nationals — 37 of them were rescued, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Ten people remain unaccounted for. Ashfaq Ahmed, a government administrator, said that nine of the 12 bodies were sent to Kurram on Thursday and Friday. He said that the bodies of the other four victims will be repatriated soon. People unloaded coffins from helicopters. Families held portraits of the deceased at funerals. Relatives of the victims said that their loved ones left behind their homes and families to make the long and dangerous journey to Europe because of unemployment and insecurity. One of the men who died was 20 and had two daughters. Two of Sabir Hussain's cousins died in the capsizing. 'The situation in Parachinar is terrible,' Hussain said, referring to a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. 'People prefer death instead of living in Parachinar. They try to go anywhere, to go somewhere they can find some work and live a peaceful life. But, unfortunately, we are receiving bodies.' Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants escaping war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East to seek better lives in Europe. Every year, hundreds of Pakistanis die while attempting to reach Europe via perilous land and sea routes, often facilitated by human smugglers. In January, authorities said dozens of Pakistanis died when a boat capsized off West Africa.
