India, Feb. 23 -- Mexico on Sunday carried out a massive security operation in the western state of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. During the operations and raid, the military captured drug lord Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho'.

According to Mexico's defence ministry, Oseguera was seriously injured in a shootout and died during an air transfer to Mexico City. His killing triggered violent reprisals across several states, with vehicles torched, highways blocked by armed men and airport operations disrupted. Schools were shut in parts of the country as authorities urged residents to remain indoors.

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