Case filed against Bajrang Dal leaders for inviting Sharan Pumpwell without police nod
Hiriyadka (Udupi): A case has been registered at Hiriyadka Police Station against Bajrang Dal leaders for inviting Hindutva leader Sharan Pumpwell to their programme without seeking police permission. Pumpwell, who is known for making provocative speeches, was also allowed to address the gathering.
On Wednesday, August 20, Bajrang Dal had organised a torch-lit procession from Kotnakatte in Hiriyadka to Devadiga Bhavan, followed by a public meeting. The inaugural event, scheduled to begin at 6 pm, was reportedly delayed to 7:30 pm and went on till around 9–10 pm.
Police, while granting permission for the event, had instructed the organisers to strictly ensure that no communally provocative speeches were delivered during the programme. Despite this, Pumpwell, against whom a case is already pending for hate speeches made along with rowdy-sheeter Dinesh Mendon and his associates, was invited and given a platform.
The FIR names Bajrang Dal leaders, including Mendon and Subrahmanya Bhat, accusing them of failing to inform Hiriyadka Police in advance about Pumpwell’s participation and address at the event.
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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.
