Man brandishing sword in public held by Police in Puttur
Mangaluru (PTI): A 45-year-old man was held after he was found brandishing a sword in public and allegedly threatening bystanders in Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place in Bolwar area of Puttur Kasba village in Dakshina Kannada district on Monday afternoon, they said.
On receiving a tip-off, personnel from Puttur Town police station rushed to the spot and, with the assistance of residents, apprehended the suspect, police said.
According to police, the man has been identified as Raju, originally from Hassan, currently residing in Bantwal.
A case has been registered at Puttur Town police station under Indian Arms Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, police said.
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
