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News18
12 hours ago
- News18
4 Arrested, Cop Suspended As Multi-Crore Drug Manufacturing Facility Busted In Mysuru
Last Updated: Maharashtra police arrived in Mysuru after receiving a tip-off from an accused, suspecting the drug network was supplying to various states from Mysuru A major drug-manufacturing facility, reportedly producing MDMA (ecstasy) worth crores, was raided on the outskirts of Mysuru on Saturday, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The operation was led by the Maharashtra police in coordination with the Mysuru City police and the raid, conducted near the Ring Road in the Belavatta area, uncovered a significant quantity of the illicit substance. The arrested individuals have been taken to Mumbai, where an FIR had already been registered at the Sakinaka police station. Maharashtra police reportedly arrived in Mysuru after receiving a tip-off from an accused, suspecting the drug network was supplying to various states from Mysuru. They conducted the late-night operation with the assistance of Mysuru police. In swift disciplinary action following the raid, Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar ordered the suspension of Narasimharaja Police Station Inspector Lakshmikant Talwar, pending a departmental inquiry. The suspension comes amidst concerns over the failure to detect and prevent such a large-scale drug manufacturing operation within his jurisdiction. City Crime Branch (CCB) Inspector Shabbir Hussain has been given additional charge of the Narasimharaja Police Station. Karnataka home minister Dr G Parameshwara acknowledged the discovery of the MDMA drug-manufacturing unit in Mysuru. He stated that the Mumbai Police had received information after arresting an accused, which led them to Mysuru. 'Mumbai police came to Mysuru based on the information. They requested our police for assistance and made the arrests," said Parameshwara, expressing serious concern over the incident: 'This is indeed a worry." The minister assured that further action would be taken. 'Karnataka police will also investigate this matter. This has happened in our state," he emphasised. He added that the investigation would delve into where the drugs were being supplied from Mysuru and whether this was a new operation. While initial reports suggested the operation had been ongoing for about 20 days, Parameshwara indicated it might have been active even longer. 'Our police will also investigate this," he reiterated. view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 11:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Narcotic drug manufacturing facility raided in Mysuru
Police raided a narcotic drug manufacturing facility on the city outskirts on Saturday. According to sources, a narcotic drug, MDMA aka ecstasy, was reportedly being manufactured at the facility in Belavatta in Narasimharaja police station limits. A large quantity of the drug was seized during the raid carried out by the Maharashtra police in coordination with the Mysuru City police. Four persons have been arrested in the case and have been taken to Mumbai, where an FIR had already been registered at the Sakinaka police station. The Maharashtra police arrived in Mysuru after receiving a tip-off from an accused and raided the facility with the co-operation of Mysuru City Police. Meanwhile, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has ordered the suspension of Inspector of Narasimharaja Police Station, Lakshmikant Talwar, pending a departmental inquiry. City Crime Branch (CCB) Inspector Shabbir Hussain has been given additional charge of Narasimharaja Police Station.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Four held producing liquid ecstasy in Mysuru
Mysuru: In a joint operation with Mumbai police, Mysuru City police arrested four people — two each from Mumbai and Gujarat — on charges of producing liquid ecstasy. Police seized the banned liquid being produced by setting up a temporary distillation unit at a vehicle garage in Narasimharaja police limits in north-east part of Mysuru. Other equipment has also been seized from them. City police commissioner Seema Latkar confirmed to TOI the arrest of the four persons late on Saturday. The gang was caught while producing liquid ecstasy through the distillation process. Acting on a clue, a raid was conducted on the garage just after dusk. An investigation is under way to find out their connections in Mysuru and with the garage/ property owners. "Apparently, it looks like a vehicle garage. But the accused persons were involved in making crystal-like substances by boiling a few compositions of chemicals," the commissioner explained. Sources said that liquid ecstasy is a recreational drug in parts of western countries. But in India, any such narcotic substances, including MDMA, ecstasy, or ganja, are banned, and its trade is punishable under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Karnataka police assign beat system to improve traffic situation
Mysuru: Here is an opportunity for the public to improve the traffic situation in their neighbourhood. For the first time, Karnataka police in Mysuru city came up with a novel initiative of assigning a beat system for traffic police. They have to form a body of residents concerned about road traffic management and take steps to implement measures to improve the situation. Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) KS Sundar Raj said their goal is to improve the traffic situation. A meeting was scheduled at the office of the commissioner of police on Wednesday. All traffic police officers attached to five traffic stations and the assistant commissioner of police (traffic), along with a few citizens, took part in the meeting chaired by commissioner of police Seema Latkar. Accordingly, every traffic police station must form two beat groups comprising five to six residents voluntarily willing to assist the city traffic police in bringing improvement in traffic and road safety. About 36 groups, two each under one law and order police station limits, would be formed by the police under the new initiative. Before the Dasara commences, city police will hold another meeting with the selected group and take action on suggestions by them, the DCP said.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Mys police intensify area patrols to curb drug, vehicle thefts
Mysuru: Concerned over the increased number of ganja and MDMA cases in the last two months, city police have launched an area domination initiative to make the neighbourhood safer. About 65 kg of ganja from 13 accused in 11 different cases were seized. Cops said they enforced the strategy, which involves increased police presence and patrols to deter crime. As the cases are more prevalent in areas under Udayagiri, Lashkar, and Mandi police limits, the focus will be on these places. Commissioner of police Seema Latkar said police seized about 65.8 kg of ganja and 23 gms of MDMA drugs, smuggled from Odisha and Bengaluru respectively, by arresting 13 individuals, including a woman, a known offender, against whom three cases are pending. About 26 kgs of ganja were recovered from her. Another accused was banished from the city for his repeated ganja offences. "We stepped up vigil and hence were able to detect the illegal drug cases," the top cop stated. Vehicle lifter arrested A cook from Chamarajanagar, who was lifting particular brand scooters using a master key, landed in a police net after police tracked him down using technology. Police said the accused from neighbouring Chamarajanagar stole only one type of scooter and sold them for just Rs 6-7k to gullible buyers in the rural areas of Chamarajanagar. He made them believe it was a banking-seized vehicle and promised to give the documents later. All these vehicles, worth about Rs 12.8 lakh, were recovered from the buyers. Police said he opened the locks of scooters with one key, which he possessed. Police are probing how he got the key. Man arrested A man from West Bengal was arrested by police for receiving stolen gold chains from a chain snatcher. He melted the chains and took the gold back to West Bengal, his native. He worked in a local pawnbroker shop and came in contact with the accused. Youth arrested for stealing through windows A 35-year-old youth was arrested for stealing valuables from houses through a window. Police said that he committed 31 offences by taking away any valuables found near windows. Although he was arrested earlier and released on bail, he continued his activities. Commissioner of police Seem Latkar stated that about 31 cases are pending against him for committing offences through the windows of houses. Udayagiri police arrested him.
