Puttur court sentences man to three years imprisonment for harassing minor girl
Puttur: The Puttur 5th District Additional and Sessions Court has sentenced Muhammad Musthafa, also known as Musthafa Sheikh, a resident of Vidyapura in Kabaka village, to three years of imprisonment along with a fine of ₹20,000 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court delivered the verdict on Wednesday in connection with a nine-year-old case involving the harassment of a minor girl.
The incident dates back to December 3, 2015, when the accused reportedly harassed a young girl as she walked along an unpaved path near Bypadavu in Kabaka. The girl managed to escape and immediately reported the incident to her parents.
Following a complaint, the Puttur city police registered a case, carried out an investigation, and submitted a charge sheet to the court.
In addition to the three-year sentence under the POCSO Act, the court sentenced Musthafa to one month in prison and imposed a ₹500 fine under Section 341 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for wrongful restraint. Failure to pay this fine would lead to an additional week of imprisonment. Further, the POCSO sentence specifies that non-payment of the ₹20,000 fine would result in an additional six-month jail term. Justice Saritha D delivered the verdict after examining testimonies from 14 witnesses in the case.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
