Former Congress MLA Mohiuddin Bawa to join JD(S), to contest from Mangaluru North
Mangalore: Former MLA Mohiuddin Bawa, who was an aspirant for the Mangalore City North constituency ticket, has decided to join the Janata Dal (Secular) [JDS] after being denied the ticket by the Congress party.
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Speaking to the VarthaBharathi in the city on Thursday, he said that he is going to resign from the Congress party and join the JDS. “I will contest as a JDS candidate from Mangalore City North,” he added.
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Hassan: SSLC student gives birth; School bus driver booked for sexual assault
Hassan: In a shocking incident reported from Channarayapatna in Hassan district, a 14-year-old SSLC student has given birth to a baby. The police have identified the driver of the private school bus she used for her commute as the accused.
The accused has been identified as Ranjith. It is alleged that he lured the minor girl, committed sexual assault, and threatened to kill her if she disclosed the matter to anyone.
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The incident came to light three days ago when the victim developed severe stomach pain while participating in a sports meet at her school. She was initially rushed to a private hospital, where doctors discovered she was pregnant. She was subsequently shifted to the Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), where she delivered a baby girl.
Officials stated that after a few days of medical care, both the minor mother and the infant will be handed over to the 'Santhwana Kendra' under the Department of Women and Child Development.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused, Ranjith, is married and has two children. He is currently absconding. The police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and have launched a manhunt to arrest him.
