Saudi Arabia detects 1st case of new coronavirus variant omicron
Dubai, Dec 1: Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it detected its first case of the new coronavirus variant omicron.
The kingdom's state-run Saudi Press Agency said the case came from a citizen coming from what it described as a North African country.
The report said the infected individual and his close contacts had been quarantined.
The case marks the first-known instance of omicron being detected among Gulf Arab nations.
Much remains unknown about the new variant, which has been identified in more than 20 countries, including whether it is more contagious, whether it makes people more seriously ill, and whether it can thwart the vaccine.
Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert, said more would be known about the omicron strain in two to four weeks as scientists grow and test lab samples of the virus.
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Bengaluru: Dance studio owner arrested for cheating woman on false promise of marriage
Bengaluru: The Parappana Agrahara police have arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly cheating a woman by having a physical relationship with her on the false promise of marriage.
According to Asianet News, the accused was running a dance studio named on Hosur Road and also operated a housekeeping and security services business.
According to police, the case was registered based on a complaint filed by a 24-year-old woman from Hulimavu. The two had known each other since 2018, and in June 2025, Jeevan allegedly proposed to her, promising marriage. The woman’s family had also reportedly agreed to the alliance.
After this, Jeevan took her to a service apartment in AECS Layout and a hotel on Hosur Road. He had a physical relationship with her, all while promising they would get married soon.
However, when the woman recently asked about the wedding, he allegedly refused and told her, "I won't marry you. You are not satisfying me physically." He also reportedly insulted her and questioned her character.
The accused further threatened to kill her if she approached the police.
Despite the threats, the woman filed a complaint. The police arrested Jeevan and he has been sent to judicial custody, officials confirmed. The case has been registered at the Parappana Agrahara police station.
During interrogation, police found that the accused had allegedly cheated five to six other women in a similar manner. Further investigation is underway.
