Navy sailor accused of 'sexual assault' of minor girl arrested in Kerala
Kochi (PTI): A sailor hailing from Haryana and posted at the Southern Naval Command here was on Tuesday arrested from his rented accommodation Kochi in a sexual assault case.
An officer of Harbour police station confirmed the arrest of the sailor on a complaint by a minor girl.
The Southern Naval Command (SNC), in a statement, said that the Naval Provost was aware of the arrest and that it takes such matters with "utmost seriousness".
"At this stage, the allegations are under investigation by the competent civil authorities. Southern Naval Command is fully committed to extending complete cooperation to the investigating agency to ensure that the case is examined thoroughly and reaches a logical and fair conclusion in accordance with the law.
"As the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further on the specifics of the case. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community," it said.
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Two injured as fire breaks out in south Mumbai hotel kitchen
Mumbai (PTI): Two persons suffered injuries after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel in south Mumbai on Sunday afternoon, civic officials said.
The incident occurred around 4.30 pm at the Colaba Social Bar and Restaurant located on Boman Beharam Marg behind the Taj Hotel, they said.
A fire erupted in the kitchen area of the hotel located in the basement of a five-storey building, a civic official said.
The fire brigade sent a team to the spot and brought the blaze under control by 4.56 pm.
Two persons sustained injuries in the accident. One of them, Sunil Singh (28), suffered five per cent burns and took discharge against medical advice, while the other victim, Subrat Barai (35), has been admitted to Saint George Hospital with 15 per cent burns.
Barai is said to be in a stable condition, officials said, adding that the cause of the fire is being ascertained.
