Mangaluru: Another case has been registered at the Belthangady police station against activist Girish Mattannavar for allegedly circulating an obscene video clip on social media.

The complaint was filed by Rajendra Das D of Dharmasthala, who claimed that on September 1, while browsing social media on his mobile phone in Ujire village, he came across a video in which Mattannavar was allegedly speaking in an obscene manner, causing nuisance to the public, as reported by Deccan Herald on Tuesday.

The clip was later shared on Janata News.

Based on the complaint, Belthangady police have registered a case under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and taken up further investigation.

Meanwhile, Belthangady police had registered a case last week against Girish Mattannavar for allegedly spreading false news on social media.

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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.