Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case: Key witness Chinnayya sent to 14-day Judicial Custody
Belthangady: Chinnayya, the complainant and key witness who had earlier claimed that several bodies were buried in Dharmasthala, has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.
His custody under the Special Investigation Team (SIT) ended on Saturday, after which he was produced before the Belthangady court. The court directed that he be sent to judicial custody, and he will now be lodged in Shivamogga jail.
Chinnayya was first arrested by the SIT on August 23 and presented before the court, which granted custody till September 3. When produced again on September 3, the court extended SIT custody until September 6. Following the fresh hearing today, judicial custody was ordered.
The SIT is currently investigating the allegations related to the Dharmasthala mass burial case.
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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.
