Bantwal: 13-year-old boy taken into custody for harassing women in Panemangalore
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Bantwal: Bantwal Town Police have taken a 13-year-old boy into custody in connection with a case of harassment of women at Panemangalore market area.
The incident took place a few days ago between 7.30 and 8 pm, when women returning home after work were allegedly subjected to inappropriate behaviour by a scooter rider. Based on a complaint, a case was registered at Bantwal Town Police Station under Crime No. 95/2025, Section 74(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
With the matter raising public concern, police launched an investigation and examined CCTV footage from the area. On August 26, the boy was traced and taken into custody. Police said the 13-year-old, who stays with his parents near Panemangalore, was riding a scooter and harassing women on their way home at night.
The boy was questioned in the presence of his mother, and his statement was recorded. He was then produced before the Juvenile Justice Board in Mangaluru, which ordered that he be sent to the observation home till September 2. Further legal proceedings will follow, police confirmed.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
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.
