Bantwal: A moped rider was injured and whisked off to the hospital when a car collided with his scooter near petrol pump in Farangipet.

The injured was identified as Tilak of Vamanjoor. The accident occurred when Tilak was hit by a car approaching from opposite direction while he was proceeding towards Mangaluru on his scooter. Tilak sustained leg injuries after coming off his moped and is now being treated at Thumbe private hospital. Another biker sustained minor injuries; however, more detail regarding him could not be fetched.

The front portion of the car, as well as the two-wheeler, was damaged due to the crash.

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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.