Drugs coming in via various routes: Lobo
Goa being a tourism destination, all kinds of drugs are being brought into the state and many local youth are becoming drug addicts, said Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Tuesday.
'Drugs come from different places by different modes of transport and are supplied to their peddlers here. Because of them, our students become victims of drug abuse,' he said at an awareness programme for students on International Day Against Drug Abuse at Calangute.
Lobo said students in the age group of 16-22 years are the most vulnerable as they get to know about the easy availability of drugs. 'Students are offered drugs on the beach or in a club or party. At first they are supplied free of cost, and when the students get used to it, they are charged. They first spend their pocket money. If it is not enough, they tend to ask for money from their friends and sometimes resort to theft,' he said.
'There are so many youngsters at Arpora-Nagoa who are committing theft to pay for their drug habit,' Lobo said, urging students to say 'no' to drugs.
Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with
Doctor's Day 2025
,
messages
and quotes!
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
‘Not sand dune area': Coastal body rejects Anjuna locals' plaint citing 2011 plan
Panaji: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) discharged the complaint filed by the Anjuna-Caisua Biodiversity Committee and the villagers against a CRZ violation. The authority noted that there is no sand dune ecosystem in the area, and it is not one of the notified turtle nesting sites. The construction was found to be on a property owned by Michael Lobo, who informed the GCZMA that an illegal construction was removed and the debris cleared. Lobo stated to the GCZMA that he purchased the property from one Britto and that the illegal structures were erected by land grabber Mohammed Hassan Shaikh. The villagers complained in Oct 2024 about the destruction of sand dunes, mangroves, and marine life at Vagator beach, purportedly for water sports activities. The GCZMA carried out an inspection of the site, which showed that beach vegetation was removed. Two temporary sheds and 14 water sports vessels were found parked in the area. The GCZMA began proceedings in the matter. The authority noted that Lobo's name was reflected in the property title and also received a representation on March 7 from Lobo stating that the site in question was cleared and the debris and structure were dismantled and removed. 'In view of the compliance representation, a site inspection/verification was carried out by officials of the GCZMA on March 13,' the GCZMA said. 'The site inspection/verification report clearly indicated that the structures mentioned in the show-cause notice were removed and debris was also cleared from the property bearing Survey No. 354/1, village Anjuna, Vagator.' Complainant Desmond Alvares filed formal objections stating that there was flattening of sand dunes, destruction of vegetation, and alleging that the property is conducive to turtle nesting. Lobo filed his response stating that the site in question is not classified as sand dunes as per the notified Coastal Zone Management Plan 2011 and denied any illegal flattening of sand dunes. 'The authority noted that in the inspection carried out by the officials of the GCZMA, there were no other observations noted on illegal cutting of sand dunes and vegetation. As far as the question of turtle nesting is concerned, the said site/property is along Anjuna/Vagator beach, which is admittedly not a turtle nesting beach/site,' the GCZMA noted. It said, 'As per CRZ Notification 2011, only Mandrem, Morjim, Galgibaga, and Agonda are designated turtle nesting beaches/sites. The authority observed that there is no credible evidence on record to show that the site in question is a sand dune area.'
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Mane Manege Police': Bengaluru cops to go door-to-door to connect with citizens
In an effort to build stronger ties with communities and make policing more approachable, the Karnataka police have launched a unique door-to-door initiative titled 'Mane Manege Police' (Police to Every Home), Times of India reported. Officers will visit homes across neighbourhoods, not to question or investigate, but to listen, assist, and connect. (Representational Image) As part of this outreach, officers will visit homes across neighbourhoods, not to question or investigate, but to listen, assist, and connect. According to a report in The Times of India, the programme was formally launched on Friday by Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara in MC Layout, West Bengaluru. While it begins in the state capital, the initiative is set to be rolled out across Karnataka in the coming weeks. 'The police should not be feared. They should be seen as part of the community, as brothers and sisters,' said Parameshwara during the launch event, the report added. He emphasised that building mutual trust is essential for safer, more cooperative neighbourhoods. (Also Read: 'If 70% Hindi people leave, you...': Bengaluru massage therapist abuses Kannadigas, arrested) What will the police do? According to the report, under this initiative, beat constables will go door-to-door within their jurisdictions, interacting with residents, noting down grievances, and offering solutions where possible. Each household's basic details, such as names, ages, professions, languages spoken, and duration of stay in Bengaluru, will be logged into a register maintained by the local police. Homes that have been visited will receive a door sticker to mark the interaction. Officers will also raise awareness about cybercrime, drug abuse, and crimes against women and children, according to The Times of India. What can residents share? The initiative encourages residents to open up about their concerns, be it harassment from anti-social elements, suspected drug peddling, or bullying of children. Citizens can also alert police about new faces in the locality or neighbours who appear isolated or unapproachable. Home Minister Parameshwara noted that this initiative will also help parents stay informed about their children's peer groups, especially in cases where they may be unknowingly involved in harmful activities. The launch was accompanied by a live demonstration, with the minister and senior officials visiting homes in MC Layout, personally engaging with residents and entering their details in the police logbook. (Also read: Bengaluru's infamous Ejipura flyover gets yet another deadline, now pushed to 2026)
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Caught on camera: Mohammed Shami's estranged wife Hasin Jahan's fight with neighbour goes viral
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami's estranged wife Hasin Jahan is making headlines after her purported video of scuffle with neighbour went viral. The violent altercation with a neighbour in West Bengal's Suri was caught on camera. Legal trouble knocked Hasin's door after her neighbour filed a police complaint against her, accusing the 45-year-old of assault and attempted murder. According to Times of India report, the argument took place over a disputed plot of land registered in the name of Hasin's daughter from first marriage. The caption to the viral post states, '#Shami's ex-wife, Hasin Jahan, was caught on camera raising her hands on a neighbour in a fight.' Mint could not independently verify the the authenticy of the video. Alleging that Hasin Jahan attempted to physical assault her neighbour when the latter objected to construction on disputed land, the viral video of the scuffle is doing rounds on social media. The complainant Dalia Khatoon claimed that the property was under legal dispute on which Hasin allegedly began construction. Her daughter Arshi Jahan has also been named in the FIR lodged at Suri Police Station. As per the report, the incident took place in the Sonator area of Ward No. 5 under Suri Municipality, Birbhum district. The clip shows Hasin Jahan wearing black T-shirt and jeans physically confronting her neighbour. According to local residents, Dalia suffered head injury and required hospitalisation at Suri Sadar Hospital after the altercation turned violent. The TOI report further mentions that Hasin filed a complaint against the husband of a local Trinamool councillor named Kazi Farzuddin. The report noted that the West Bengal Police confirmed that a case has been registered and is working on gathering witness' statements. Hasin Jahan parted ways with Mohammed Shami in 2018 after four years of marriage, accusing him of domestic violence. Amid ongoing divorce proceedings, Calcutta high court directed Shami to pay ₹ 4 lakh per month to Jahan and their daughter Aaira.
