Mangaluru: The Message of Humanity Forum, in association with Mangalore Welfare Association (Shadimahal), Blood Donors Mangaluru and Government Wenlock Hospital, successfully organised a blood donation camp at Shadimahal, Bolar, on Friday.

The camp received an encouraging response, with 78 units of blood collected. Donors from different parts of the city came forward to contribute to this humanitarian cause.

Among the dignitaries present were former Mayor K. Ashraf, Congress Minority Cell President Shahul Hameed, Maulana Saalim Nadwi, Dawood Ustad from Iqra, Udaya Acharya, Shadimahal president Maqbool Ahmed and vice-president Khaleel Ahmed.



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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.