‘Hypnotized' women robbed of their ornaments in Sullia

December 2, 2013

Sullia, Dec 2: In a bizarre incident, a girl was robbed of his ear stud from Sullia Primary Health Centre by robbers who first reportedly hypnotized her using “magical powder”.

It is said that Mohina, daughter of Ibrahim Musliar and Thahira couple from Adyar-Gundyadka had come to the PHC on November 28 to take medicines for her leg pain, along with her mother.

The doctors had told Mohina that she needs to be administered two injections for her problem. Accordingly the doctors injected first injection and asked her to take rest in the ward for half and hour.

After the stipulated time, when Mohina was walking to the doctor's chamber with her mother, she was summoned by someone from behind. When the duo turned, a man struck a conversation saying that he is their distant relative and also a close friend of Ibrahim Musliar.

When the duo refused to entertain him as they were sure that they did not know him, he reportedly took out some powder from his pocket and asked the two to remove their ear studs.

The duo say that they only remember the man taking the powder from his pocket. The two remained walking in the hospital premises for sometime before they returned to normalcy. When they realized what had happened, it was too late. The man had fled with their ornaments.

Repeated instances

After two days of this incident, on November 30, Ayshabi, wife of Mohammed Kunhi from Adkar too was robbed of her ear stud in the same manner at the same Sullia PHC.

In both the instances, the modus operandi has been the same and in both the cases the women remember seeing the powder in the hand of the thief and nothing after that.

Police suspect that the thieves do a good study of their target before executing the plan.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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