Mangaluru police arrest gangster associate, seize MDMA
Mangaluru police have arrested Abdul Asir, a 32-year-old associate of gangster Kali Yogesh, who had been evading capture for nine years. He was apprehended while allegedly trying to sell drugs. During the arrest, police seized 53 grams of MDMA valued at ₹5 lakh. Asir has multiple criminal charges against him, including murder and theft, and a warrant is outstanding. The operation was conducted by the Central Crime Branch, with several officers involved under the direction of senior police officials.