Hate speech case: Udupi Police summon Mahesh Shetty Timarodi for inquiry
Belthangady: In connection with a hate speech case, Udupi’s Brahmavar police on Thursday morning summoned Soujanya campaign activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi for questioning.
A case had been registered against Timarodi at Brahmavar police station for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santosh. The police had served him a notice on Wednesday directing him to appear for inquiry, but he failed to do so.
On Thursday morning, police reached his residence at Timarodi in Ujire with the intention of taking him into custody. However, a group of his supporters had gathered outside the house, creating a tense atmosphere.
Later, Timarodi’s lawyers assured the police that he would appear voluntarily. Subsequently, Timarodi left in a private car along with the Udupi police. Soujanya case activists Girish Mattannanavar and Jayanth T. also accompanied him.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
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.
