Rape on minor girl: Two including father arrested
Konaje, August 03: Konaje police arrested two persons including the father of a minor girl who is allegedly raped at Pavur in Konaje police station limits, and registered a case under POCSO Act.
The arrested were identified as Hanumantha Laggapura, father of the girl, and Vivek of Killur in Pavur village.
The minor girl hailed from Bagalkot district. Seven years back, her family had migrated from Bagalkot to Mangaluru and stayed at Kamblapadavu. Since last year, they were living in a rented house belonging to Kiran Shetty at Killur. The girl studied upto 9th standard in a local school and when she had been to her native place for summer vacation, she revealed the truth with her aunt that her father was sexually harassing her. In view of this, a case was filed against her father at Bagalkot police station in May and handed over the case to Children’s Welfare department.
After the investigation, the police have transferred the case to Konaje police station in Mangaluru. When the Mangaluru police conducted counseling on the girl, they did not get proper answer. Later, she was subjected to medical check-up and it was confirmed that she was raped. When the Children’s Welfare department again conducted counselling on her, she revealed the name Vivek Shetty of Killur. Based on her information, the police arrested both of them. PSI Ashok P, head constable Sukalatha, police Ashok and Kankanady police station PSI Janaki participated in the investigation.
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BJP backs Amit Thackeray for Mahim, over Shinde Sena's candidate Sarvankar
Mumbai: The BJP has decided to support Amit Thackeray, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, for the Mahim constituency, despite its alliance with Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, which has fielded sitting MLA Sada Sarvankar. The decision has led to a three-way contest between Amit Thackeray, Sarvankar, and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Mahesh Sawant in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly election on November 20.
The BJP reportedly expected Shinde’s Shiv Sena to withdraw Sarvankar in favour of Amit Thackeray, but Shiv Sena leaders argue this would risk losing votes to the Uddhav faction. Sarvankar, a three-time MLA and long-time Shiv Sena loyalist, appealed to Raj Thackeray to reconsider his son’s candidature, citing his commitment to the party under Bal Thackeray's leadership.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed BJP's support for Amit Thackeray, while indicating ongoing discussions with Shinde Sena leaders. Amid the standoff, Raj Thackeray maintained confidence that the next government will be led by the BJP, with support from MNS, though MNS is not formally part of the Mahayuti alliance.
