Bhatkal: Four fishermen went missing after their boat sunk off the shores of Bhatkal on Wednesday, while two others have been rescued and are being treated at the government hospital.

The group is said to have gone out into the sea in a fishing boat from Alvekodi on Wednesday afternoon, but their boat was caught amid the forceful waves and sunk. Four of the fishermen, Ramakrishna Mogera, Satish Mogera, Ganesh Mogera and Nischith Mogera are learned to be missing.

Coastal Security Police Sub-inspector Veena Chitrapura got the two rescued men to the Bhatkal Government Hospital in the official vehicle.

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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.