Udupi: Hiriyadka sub-inspector DN Kumar (53), two cops, and three Bhajarang Dal activists have been remanded to the judicial custody in connection with the suspicious death of cattle trader Hussainabba at Jokatte near Perduru in Mangaluru.
Hiriyadka SI DN Kumar, Head constable Mohan Kotwal and station jeep driver Gopal were produced before the Magistrate at his house on June 3 night amid tight security. Following which, the judge has ordered 14-day judicial custody. All the three have been taken to Karwar Jail.
Meanwhile, Bhajaranga Dal activists Chetan Acharya (22), Shailesh Shetty (20), and Ganesh Naik (24) were produced before the Udupi court and charged with judicial custody till June 15. Later, they were sent to Karwar jail.
Suresh Mendon alias Suri (43), Kondadi Prasad Marakal (30), Umesh Shetty (28) and Ratan Poojary (22); all prime accused have already been arrested. They are likely to be produced before the court on Wednesday night.



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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
