Konaje: Congress leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly UT Khader on Thursday filed his nomination papers from Mangalore constituency, handing the papers to the election officer K Raju at the Ullal City Municipal Council.

Khader visited the Someshwara Temple and the Ullal Dargah, among other places earlier.

Addressed a mega convention of supporters at an open ground in Ullal, he said that the upcoming Assembly election was a fight to uphold righteousness and justice. “It is also a fight to dethrone a government that lays stress on inequality and has implemented schemes that affected the welfare of the people negatively,” he added.

“I am satisfied with my attempts at protecting peace and harmony among people belonging to different religions and cultures. I have also worked hard for the development of the constituency,” said Khader, also telling the people, “I am sure to win the elections, supported by all of you, and continue my efforts at undertaking development work here.”

After the convention, Khader took out a campaign rally till the Abbakka Circle in Ullal, before filing his nomination papers.

Former MLC Ivan D’Souza, Ibrahim Kodijal, Dr. Kanachur Monu, Harsharaj Mudya, Dinesh Rai, Congress Block President Sadashiv Ullal, Mudipu Block President Prashanth Kajava, party leaders Rakesh Malli, Ishwar Ullal, Mamatha DS Gatti, Chandrahasa Karkera, Mahabala Hegde, Shahul Hamid, Mohammed Monu, Ashraf KC Road, TS Abdulla Samanige, Siddiq, Farooq Ullal, Devadad Bhandary, Jeevandas Shetty, Padmanabha Naringana and Musthafa Harekala were among those present on the occasion.

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Hassan: In a shocking incident reported from Channarayapatna in Hassan district, a 14-year-old SSLC student has given birth to a baby. The police have identified the driver of the private school bus she used for her commute as the accused.
The accused has been identified as Ranjith. It is alleged that he lured the minor girl, committed sexual assault, and threatened to kill her if she disclosed the matter to anyone.

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The incident came to light three days ago when the victim developed severe stomach pain while participating in a sports meet at her school. She was initially rushed to a private hospital, where doctors discovered she was pregnant. She was subsequently shifted to the Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), where she delivered a baby girl.

Officials stated that after a few days of medical care, both the minor mother and the infant will be handed over to the 'Santhwana Kendra' under the Department of Women and Child Development.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused, Ranjith, is married and has two children. He is currently absconding. The police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and have launched a manhunt to arrest him.