Kerala: AIU seizes gold worth Rs 7.45 lakhs from passenger

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLA Kadakampally Surendran on Thursday refuted claims of the complaint made by Unnikrishnan Potti, Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold theft case prime accused, stating Surendran conspired with a woman to file a complaint before the Special Investigation Team (SIT). He said that the complaint is a result of a conspiracy running against him in view of the upcoming Assembly elections.

According to the police, the raid was conducted after authorities received specific information from an informant regarding gambling activities taking place at the farmhouse. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the location and carried out the operation.

The accused have been identified as Mohammed Syeed Uddin (26), Mohd Tajuddin (31), Mohd Younis (25), and MD Ayub (24). Police said that Uddin had worked for a call centre in Dubai, and contacted other members to acquire some SIM cards.

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) busted a narcotics smuggling syndicate and seized 43 kgs of narcotics worth Rs12.82 lakhs in two separate operations at Nagpur and Kalaburagi.

Addressing party workers ahead of International Women's Day, Vijay stated that his party would implement the 'Vetri Payanam (Victory Journey) Scheme', allowing women to travel free on government buses. To ensure women's safety, a Rani Velu Nachiyar Force would be created, with women officers deployed across various locations in plain clothes and equipped with body cameras.