Man arrested in Mangaluru for harassing public under drug influence
Mangaluru: A 35-year-old man identified as Mahesh Saliyan from Jappinamogaru, Kankanady, has been arrested by the Kankanady Town Police for allegedly harassing the public under the influence of drugs near Pumpwell.
According to police, the incident came to light after a complaint was received stating that a man was stopping auto-rickshaws and abusing the public. Police rushed to the spot and took the man into custody. During interrogation, he reportedly admitted to having consumed ganja.
He was later sent for a medical examination, which confirmed drug consumption. A case has been registered at the Kankanady Town Police Station and further investigation is underway.
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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.
