Ernakulam
Ernakulam experienced a surge in suspected synthetic drugs in April, with police seizing nearly 1 kg of MDMA in multiple operations. The crackdown followed a March raid at a Kadavanthra hotel, leading to arrests including the alleged kingpin Kevin B. Mathew. Several others linked to his network were also detained.
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Major political fronts in Kerala staged high-energy campaign finales across Ernakulam district ahead of the April 9 assembly elections. Thousands of workers and supporters turned out for vibrant 'Kalasakkottu' events in all 14 constituencies on Tuesday. A Congress worker collapsed and died during one such rally in North Paravur.