Sullia: A businessman committed suicide by hanging himself in the wee hours of Friday at Aramburu.

 Aramburu resident, businessman BS Sharif (52) committed suicide by hanging himself in his house at 3:30 am today.

 Sharif, who runs the Professional Courier business, had been facing financial problems in recent days.

 BS Sheriff, who was a lawyer also, has served as the president of Sullia City Rotary Club. Besides, he was the secretary of Sullia’s Greenwee School, vice-president of the Mogarpane mosque and was also involved in several organizations.

 The deceased is survived by his wife and two sons and two daughters.

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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.