Theft at Palimar temple
Padubidre: Miscreants allegedly stole silver shield from the Mahalingeshwar temple here on Sunday night.
The miscreants broke open the door of the shrine, which is located on the premises of Mahalingeshwara temple of Palimar, and took away the silver shield that was placed on the door.
The incident came to light when priest Shrinivas Udupa, who visited the temple early morning on Sunday. The police visited the spot and carrying out the investigation. The shield was reportedly placed there 12 years ago.
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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.
