Dharmasthala: Haveri couple commits suicide
Belthangady: A businessman and his wife, residents of Byadgi near Haveri, ended their lives by hanging themselves at a room in temple lodge in Dharmasthala.
The dead have been identified as Mrutunjay Patil (60), a businessman, and his wife Netravati. The duo had arrived here two days ago by a car along with a driver. They were about to return to their native on Monday. But suddenly they cancelled their plan and stayed back in the room. When their phone was showing not reachable since Tuesday morning, the driver went to their room and found them hanging.
In a letter found in the room, an apology has been sought for committing suicide there. It is learnt that the couple committed suicide after getting disappointed by current political developments and distribution of money.
Senior police officials have visited and investigated the incident. A case has been registered in Dharmasthala police station.
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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.
