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Mishal Queenie D’Costa, IRS bags bravery award for chasing, nabbing Nigerian drug peddlers

  •   Mon, Dec 05 2022 02:30:52 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai


Mumbai, Dec 5: DRI Mishal Queenie D’Costa, IRS, deputy director of indirect taxes at Mumbai Customs was honoured with a bravery award by finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman for displaying extraordinary bravery without even fearing for her life while chasing Nigerian drug peddlers in Mumbai.

During the last financial year, Nigerian drug peddlers were caught in a daring operation with 1.9kg of drug tablets, when they jumped from a building roof. Mishal who hails from Neerude, Dakshina Kannada, chased the culprits and physically stopped the culprits from escaping until the full force arrived at the scene. The young officer received the bravery award on DRI Foundation Day for her extraordinary achievement.


Mishal, who secured the 387th rank in the UPSC civil service examination in 2015, is second among the three children of Lazarus and Nancy D’Costa of Neerude.

 

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    At the outset, it may seem flattery if you will, but it is actually not. More and more younger generation is being caught in the net called drug addiction. Celebration today might sound sundry today viz., 1.9 Kg. Parents will thank Mishal for what she did in few years to come and also realize first hand, how hard it is to break this vicious cycle of addiction and an ecosystem that enables this addiction. Really proud of MQ D'Costa and this award means a lot to the society I am sure.

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  • Helen Saldanha Dsouza, Kuwait/Mumbai/Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulations Queenie DCosta, 👍 good job well done keep it up always 💐

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  • Helen Saldanha Dsouza, Kuwait/Mumbai/Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulations Queenie DCosta, 👍 good job well done keep it up always 💐

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  • NAGESH PRABHU, MANGALORE/DUBAI

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Great! Appreciate. She deserves the award. Proud of her. God bless her and wish her a bright future.

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  • Stephen, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congrats Madam. The City of Mangalore and India Ows you a great thank you.

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  • Jossey saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Only Minorities are Brave hearts ...

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  • BOLAR SHAMEER, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    congratulation keep going all the best

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  • John B Monteiro, Bondel, Mangaluru

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congatulations! Your exceptional poise at the award receiving is notable and praiseworhty. Pl keep up your good work.

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  • Danial.Cardoza, Banangady .Kuwait

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulation.All the best

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  • Sr Sybil BS, St Raymond' Convent, Vamanjoor

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulations Queenie. we support you by our prayers. God be with you

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  • Sr Sybil BS, St Raymond' Convent, Vamanjoor

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulations Queenie. we support you by our prayers

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  • Danial Cardoza, Banangady

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulation Queenie You have made us proud. keep up the good work all the best God Bless

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  • sunil cornelio, doha

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    An exemplary act of dedicated service to the society and nation at large . Angels who change the world our eyes can see. God bless you Ms Mishal and keep the good work going on , to make our country peaceful and beautiful once again.

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  • GURKA, Mangaluru

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    A proud moment!

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  • Errol A. Pereira, Katapadi-Udupi

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulations Mishal... Hats off to you...This is real heroism... May God protect you, keep it up...

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  • Naveen, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Brave girl Mishal! Congratulations!

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  • Vicky D, Dubai

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    It's a proud moment for any parent to have such a brave, smart & intelligent child. As you can see, now a days many youngsters are addicted to stupid social media pranks, memes, dance, drugs, etc, sitting lazy, confused, directionless, DRI Mishal Queenie D’Costa should be your inspiration!

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    CONGRTULATIONS MISHAL !!!! You have made us al proud.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulations dear queenie.Hats off for your brave work.Kindly be careful even in future.Nigerians are not to misunderstand In future too .When it is drug peddlers , the more care you have to take.May God protect and bless you.

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  • Janice Vas, Ireland/Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    Congratulations Queenie Bai! Very proud of you. You did a fantastic job by risking your life. Brave and courageous girl. Hats off to you! You made entire Nation proud.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Readers, parents should encourage their children to participate and secure meritorious rankings in UPSC examinations... We need more Christians in IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS cadres across India... Congratulations Mishal !!!!

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  • Roshan Joy Pinto, Neerude / Ireland

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Queenie ..wish many more awards in the future...you made us proud.... continue your good job be safe always ..our prayers with you.

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  • HENRY CARDOZA, BELMAN/ MANGALORE,MUMBAI

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Queeni. You have made us proud.

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  • Alphy, Mumbai

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Mishal D'Costa. May God Bless you abundantly but please be cautious when you handle criminals single handedly. Yes, I am sure Mother Mary was with you protecting you. God Bless. Catholics in general are known for their hard work, sincerity, honesty and bravery. Corruption rarely touches them.

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  • Anand A, Mangaluru

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congrats. Great you dared to stop Nigerians and succeeded, and are rewarded. But, be careful and don't touch our politicians when they are involved in crimes.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congrats Queenie, we are proud of you 👏 . Your presence is very much required in Adani port Gujarat too. Years and years of good luck shall upon with you.

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  • Nelson Roshan Dsilva, Bejai Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Queenie . U made us proud. Keep it up

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  • RONEY, MANGALORE

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Queenie Congratulations!!!...great job...

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  • Vincent Pinto, Neerude/Mumbai

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Queenie, we are proud of you. Wishing you all the best.

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  • Wilson Pinto, Neerude /Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Queenie for your great job. God bless you abundantly. You made Neerude proud. Many more rewards come unto your path. Wish you all the best.

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  • Fredrick Sequeira, Kallanpur

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    A big gigantic salute. May you be a role model n ideal to to those now pursuing their studies.

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  • Raj, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations!. You make us Proud.

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  • Ivan Saldanha-Shet, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Kudos Ma'am... CONGRATS! Stuff that Konkan heroes are made of, keep up the good work. May our youngGen be inspired. Thank You.

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  • Aham, Bangalore

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    She should be pramoted and given securiety.when z securiety given to some useless.who are just good for nothing.

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  • WPFernandes, Mumbai

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    A good feat against the culprits. Congratulations, and a honour to Mangalorean Christians.

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  • Shetty, Kudla

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Honour to all Mangalorean...

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Agree to all Mangalurianeans.....shetre🙏🙏 She is not working for Christians alone....She works for the govt selected by the ppl irrespective of castes....

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  • Shetty, Kudla

    Tue, Dec 06 2022

    🙏🙏🙏

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  • William and Merlyn Vax, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Bravo!!! We are proud of you Queenie! Continue to do the good work. Hats off to you. Please take all the precautions dear. We love you and love your good work.

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  • Gibbs, Udupi/Bengaluru

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Ms Mishal for your bravery and for the award. Wishing you all the best.

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  • Flora Dsouza, Kalmady/Jerimeri-Mumbai

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Hearty Congrats & Hats Off to this Brave Madam of our Mangalore Native Mishal Queenie D’Costa. Great achievement. She made us. God bless and wishing her every success.

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  • Kiran, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Kudos Keep the spirit going. Congratulations for the bravery award you deserve this and a promotion. Regards Kiran, Kian, Brielle, Anna

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  • Francis D Souza, Neerude / Bangalore / Dubai

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Mishal ! Excellent reward for your bravery and selfless service to the nation . Wish you all the success in eradication of drug menace which will help greatly to our young generation.

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  • Gerald O F Fernandes, Mangalore/UK

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Well done Mishal D' Costa for your courage in chasing the drug peddlers! All the best in your future career! you deserves the rapid promotion in your assign duties, We are proud of you and you parent s too....

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  • Vincent Jossy, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations to Mishal Dcosta You are the role model to young women and continue to inspire with your Great achievements. Keep up the good work All the best and May God bless you abundantly. VLJJ Family

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  • Michael Dsouza, Mumbai/Kuwait

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Madam Mishal D'costa for your honest and courageous action for nabbing the Nigerian drug peddlers. Please you and your team put in more efforts to keep our country and youth safe from drugs. Many houses parents and their children have been ruined because of these drugs. Put these drug pushers behind bars and deport them to their respective country. Thanks again for the wonderful job. God bless you. Michael/Severine Dsouza

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  • Preema, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations Queenie. It's proud moment to all of us.

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations to the brave woman.....!!!

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    One in a Million! We are proud of you Mam.

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulations queen....hats off to you. One big feather on our cap. God bless....Please dont put your life at risk like this. Take help from police....Ladies are shining round the clock...Where are men ?

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    Congratulation Queenie, we are proud of you. My next door neighbour, Pinto family are from Neerude. They told me they know , Queenie and her family very well. Cynthia, you asked where are men ? Kejriwal also was an IRS, he once said, his colleagues were making one crore a month.

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  • Victor D Costa, Bejai Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 05 2022

    You have made us proud my dear please continue this great work with out fear God be with you

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