Bantwal: Bantwal Town police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly consuming narcotic substances and causing public nuisance near the Nehru Nagar underpass in Panemangalore. Another person accompanying him reportedly fled the spot after noticing the police.

The arrested person has been identified as Mohammed Naseer (29), a resident of Boliyar in Ullal taluk. The person who escaped has been identified as Siddiq, a resident of Nehru Nagar.

Police intercept two men during night patrol

According to the police, the incident took place around 9.15 pm on October 30, when Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar Shetty and his team were conducting routine patrolling in the area.

The police received information that two persons were allegedly consuming narcotic substances and behaving indecently near the Nehru Nagar underpass in Panemangalore. Acting on the information, the police team immediately proceeded to the location.

On seeing the police personnel, Siddiq allegedly fled from the spot. However, the police managed to detain Naseer for questioning.

During the inquiry, Naseer reportedly admitted to consuming narcotic substances. The police seized his mobile phone and a glass tube suspected to have been used for consuming drugs.

Urine test confirms presence of amphetamine

Following his detention, Naseer was taken to Bantwal Government Hospital for a medical examination to ascertain whether he had consumed narcotic substances.

The urine test report, which was received on October 31, confirmed the presence of amphetamine in his system.

Based on the medical examination report, Bantwal Town police registered a case against Naseer under Section 27(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

The police have initiated further legal proceedings in connection with the case. The other person allegedly involved in the incident, Siddiq, reportedly remains absconding.

The incident highlights the continued vigilance maintained by the police through routine patrols and action based on information about suspected drug consumption in public places.