In a decisive move, the Anti-Drug Task Force of Mangaluru South Subdivision detained two individuals near the Doordarshan Centre gate at Pilikula, falling under the jurisdiction of the Mangaluru Rural Police. The suspects were allegedly peddling marijuana to locals and students.

Acting on confidential information, officers raided the spot, arresting Mohammed Asif (34) and Niyaz NA (40), both hailing from Mood village. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 958 grams of cannabis, valued at approximately ₹20,000, alongside mobile devices used in their activities.

A formal case has been filed under Crime No. 01/2025, invoking relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

Accused Details:

  • Mohammed Asif, 34, residing at House No. 11/52, Jodumarga Post, Mood village.
  • Niyaz NA, 40, residing at Rameeza Cottage, House No. 11-186, Jodumarga Post, near Goode Mosque, Mood village.

The operation was conducted under the leadership of Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal IPS, with strategic directions from DCP (Law and Order) Siddharth Goyal IPS and DCP (Crime and Traffic) K Ravishankar.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Dhanya N Nayak spearheaded the operation with the active involvement of Inspector K R Shivakumar, PSI Arun Kumar D, Anti-Drug Team PSI Puneeth, and constables Saju Nayyar, Mahesh, Akshar, and Thirumalesh.

This crackdown underscores the authorities’ relentless efforts to curb drug-related offenses in the region.