Mangaluru: Five nursing students from Kerala booked for consumption of drugs

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Mar 25, 2026: Police have booked five nursing students from Kerala for allegedly consuming drugs in the city.

According to Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH, a case has been registered at Urwa Police Station under Section 27(b) of the NDPS Act.

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The accused have been identified as Ajil Naji (21), Sajil Abul Samad (21), Abu Thomas (23), Melson Tellis (19), and Ashwin Saji (20).

The incident came to light on Tuesday when the youths were found consuming ganja near a layout close to Chilimbi Malaraya Daivasthana, within the jurisdiction of Urwa Police Station.

During inquiry, it was revealed that the accused are nursing students staying in rented accommodations at different locations in Mangaluru.

Police took the five into custody and conducted medical examinations, which confirmed drug consumption. A case has since been registered against them.

The Commissioner said that the concerned college management has been informed to take appropriate action.

Police have also urged house owners to remain vigilant and monitor tenants while renting out their properties.

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