Pre-monsoon rain lashes in Mangaluru, Shivamogga
Mangaluru/Shivamogga: Pre-monsoon rain which lashed in Shivamogga and on the outskirts of Mangaluru and the city on Sunday evening with gusty wind and thunderbolt cooled the weather.
The people were suffering due to scorching heat and the rain which lashed on Sunday evening brought cheers. There was a cloudy weather in and around Mangaluru. After 7 pm, some parts of the city experienced heavy rain for more than one hour.
In Shivamogga also, the pre-monsoon rain lashed the city at around 9 pm lasting for more than an hour. The rain coupled with heavy wind and thunderbolt quenched the thirst of the earth. It brought some relief to the people as they have been experiencing excess heat in the city.
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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.
