Rider in Vitla critical after speeding car hits him when standing beside road
Vitla: A two-wheeler rider, Jagannath Shettigar, who had parked his vehicle by the road in Parthippady and was standing beside it, is learned to have been grievously injured after a speeding car hit him on Friday morning.
Shettigar, who owns a bakery in Kudtamugeru, was reportedly traveling towards Parthippady on Friday morning when his two-wheeler tyre was punctured. Shettigar parked his vehicle by the road and was standing beside it, when a car traveling down the road to Salettoor at high speed hit him.
The passersby rushed Shettigar, who sustained serious injuries, to a hospital in Derlakatte. The rider’s health condition is said to be critical.
Vitla Police have visited the accident spot and gathered information about the incident.
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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.
