MAHE Suspends Two Students in Drug Peddling Case – SP Akshay Machhindra
Udupi: “The Manipal Academy for Higher Education has suspended two students who were involved in Drug Peddling cases”, said the SP of Udupi Hakay Akshay Machhindra during a press meeting held at his office here on February 15.
Addressing the media persons SP Akshay Machhindra said, “MAHE has taken action based on the report from its internal disciplinary committee. The Udupi district police are continuing vigil against drug consumption and peddling. During the vigil in December and January, two students from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh were arrested. Two separate Ganja Peddling cases were registered in the Manipal and Udupi CEN Police stations”.
SP Akshay further said, “The medical test reports of the students’ were sent to MAHE and the students were suspended. We don’t have any intention to spoil the students’ education, but strict action will help to fight against substance abuse. MAHE Management has extended cooperation for the ongoing investigation into the case and promised to help the police in creating awareness against substance abuse”.
