Kathua rape-murder accused shifted to Pathankot ahead of trial
Jammu, May 31: Seven of the eight accused in the Kathua rape and murder case were shifted to Pathankot on Thursday before the beginning of their trail.
The seven accused are alleged mastermind Sanji Ram, his son Vishal Jangotra, Vishal's friend from Rasana village, a sub-inspector of police, a head constable and two special police officers (SPOs).
The eighth accused is a juvenile and his trial is being held separately in Kathua.
The trial of the case was shifted to Pathankot by the Supreme Court on the plea of the victim's father.
The apex court also directed the district and sessions judge Pathankot to hold the trial in-camera on a daily basis without any adjournment.
The eight-year-old victim was abducted, held prisoner in a religious place, repeatedly raped and brutally murdered.
Two senior ministers of the ruling PDP-BJP coalition had to resign following their participation in a rally in favour of the accused.
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Two children die after arch collapses during outdoor play in Karnataka
Raichur (Karnataka) (PTI): Two children died on Saturday after a portion of an arch allegedly collapsed on them while they were watching an outdoor play in this district, police said.
The incident occurred in Bail Marchad village in Manvi taluk, they said.
According to police, seven people were sitting under the arch watching the play when the structure suddenly collapsed, killing two children on the spot.
The deceased have been identified as Vishwanath Ramalinga (8) and Sanvita (2).
Vishakshi (25), Lakshmi (18), Vishalakshi (25), Yallamma (3), and Bassamma (45) were injured in the incident and were shifted to Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital for further treatment, police said.
The bodies have been moved to the mortuary of Manvi Government Hospital, they added.
A case has been registered at Manvi Police Station, and further investigation is underway, police said.
