Padubidri: Missing student’s dead body found
Padubidre: The dead body of a student who went missing after heavy rain on Tuesday was found on Wednesday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Nidhi Acharya (9). The locals, who were searching her, found her body nearby. Nidhi and Nisha, daughters of Umesh Acharya and Asha of Padebettu, were students of SBVP Higher Primary School. Nidhi was studying in the fourth standard.
Both the sisters used to go to school by bicycle. Due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday, the school closed at 3 pm itself. While proceeding towards their home, Nidhi and Nisha were washed away in swirling rainwater while crossing a small bridge near Padebettu’s Alde. Nisha managed to grip on and was rescued by a few locals. But Nidhi was not fortunate enough to get any grip and went missing. Unfortunately, today her dead body has been found.
Compensation announced: DC Priyanka Mary Francis visited the victim’s home and consoled the bereaved family members besides announcing a compensation of Rs. 4 lakh.
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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.
