Udupi: A group of three masked men allegedly broke into a house at Subrahmanya Nagar near Kukkikatte Mucchalagodu on past-midnight on Wednesday and attempted a robbery but is learned to have returned empty handed.

They reportedly also attempted to break into another house situated nearby, but escaped as the residents woke up at the sound and turned on the lights.

The robbery attempts as well as a sight of the men identifying the houses raided were captured by a CCTV camera installed nearby.

Udupi Town Police who learned of the incidents visited and inspected the houses and nearby areas.

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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.