Belthangady: The second complaint in the Dharmasthala case, which alleges that the police buried a minor girl’s body without registering a case, has been officially handed over to the Special Investigation Team (SIT), confirmed Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Dr. Arun K on Tuesday, August 5.

The complaint was initially submitted to the Dharmasthala Police Station, however based on directions issued by the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP & IGP) of Karnataka, the case has now been transferred to the SIT for further investigation.

SP Dr. Arun stated that the SIT will take over the investigation from here on related to the matter.

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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.