Minister UT Khader visits sear erosion-prone areas
Mangaluru: Minister UT Khader, who visited his native district for the first time after taking over as the minister for Housing and Urban Development, visited coastal residential areas of Ullal shore on Saturday evening.
Meantime, residents of the area demanded a permanent solution to prevent sea erosion. With the onset of monsoon, sea erosion has intensified in these areas causing people to live in fear.
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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.
