Belthangady MLA urges police action against spread of misinformation on Dharmasthala burial probe
Mangaluru: Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja has called on police to take strict action against those spreading false information regarding the ongoing investigation into alleged burials near Dharmasthala. Speaking to the media on Saturday, he said that he has refrained from commenting publicly on the matter, in order to avoid disrupting the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) work.
Poonja pointed out that the SIT has yet to provide any official updates or submit an interim report to the State government. He asked law enforcement to file suo motu cases against those disseminating unverified claims, whether in support of or against the investigation as misinformation circulating about the probe has upset the local community. The MLA further urged the state government to take appropriate measures to maintain peace and order in the region.
Addressing a related issue, Poonja mentioned that around ten Hindu activists and BJP workers have been named in connection with a group clash at Pangala in Dharmasthala on August 6, following the assault of three YouTubers and a cameraman. He maintained that these activists are innocent and said that police registered cases under political pressure from left-wing groups and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI).
He also encouraged authorities to act equitably and avoid targeting Hindu activists and BJP workers and warned against actions that could instill distrust among the people.
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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.
