Mangaluru, May 22: On Tuesday a tribute was paid to the people who lost their lives in ab air crash that took place at Bajpe international airport eight years back and shook the entire nation.

A park has come up near Tannirbavi in memory of these departed souls. On Tuesday morning a tribute program was held in the park that was organised by District administration, New Mangalore port trust and Mangaluru Airport authority.

District commissioner Sasikanth Senthil, incharge DC Vaishali, DK district municipal CEO Dr. M.R Ravi, Mangaluru deputy commissioner Mahesh Kajargi, DK district, inspector of homeguard Murali Mohan Choontar, DCP Uma Prashanth, MCC commissioner Muhammed Nazir, NMPT president Suresh p. Shirvadkar, Mangaluru airport authority incharge director Abraham Koshi, Meera Kusur, Mangaluru air crash victims' families' committee president Muhammed Beary Yedapadav and others paid homage.

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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.