Belthangady: Karnataka CM-designate HD Kumaraswamy arrived at Dharmasthala this morning.

The CM-designate HD Kumaraswamy, who along with wife Anita Kumaraswamy arrived at Vasant Mahal Helipad in Dharmasthala at 9:05 am, was welcomed by leaders and workers of the party. D.K SP Dr. BR Ravikanthegowda and others were also present.

Later, they proceeded towards Shri kshetra Dharmasthala, where they were received through a procession by the temple.

Kumaraswamy, who visited the temple before taking oath as 25th Chief Minister of the state on Wednesday, offered a special pooja at Shri Manjunatheshwara temple in Dharmasthala.

Later, they are scheduled to travel to Sringeri from here.

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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.