Kadaba, May 16: An old building of the local police station which is being used as the Home Guards office, was damaged due to a mysterious explosion inside the building here on Wednesday evening.

At 7 pm, something exploded with a huge sound. Fortunately, before the explosion takes place, two persons who were working in that building left the place and possible casualty was averted. Because of the explosion, some vehicles parked inside the building were damaged and the window-panes of some nearby houses were also broken. Because of the intensity of the explosion, people gathered in front of the police station. But the reason for the explosion is not yet ascertained.

DySP Srinivas, Puttur rural circle inspector Gopal Nayak and others rushed to the spot and inspected the spot.

 

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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.