Rains continue to lash coastal region
Old building collapsed near Bhavanti street, damages bike
Mangaluru: As the monsoon continued to lash the coastal region, heavy rains battered normal life at the most place in the district including Mangaluru city.
Meanwhile, part of an old building collapsed on a two-wheeler and damaged it near Bhavanthi Street market in the city.
A huge tree fell on a house at Hosabettu in Suratkal. Following which the home was damaged, and fortunately, no one was hurt.
Vehicular movement was disrupted for some time near RTO office after a tree fell across the road in front of Nehru Stadium. Then the Fire department staff cleared the path.
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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.
