Mangaluru, May 25: Pandeshwar police have arrested two persons on charges of threatening Muslim girls with dire consequences in social media if they visit malls and take food during Ramadan month.

The accused have been identified as Mohammed Sadiq (23) of kuppepadavu and Abdul Sattar (35) Kadeshivalaya. The police have booked a case against them under Section 153 (A), 505 AND 506. The accused have posted the threatening message against Muslim girls in the social media. Against this, a case was registered in the cyber crime police cell and based on this case, they were arrested.

The message in social media has received widespread resentment among people. Recently, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner has warned of action against those posting and forwarding the messages which disturb the social harmony, in social media. Close on the heels of this warning, the police have arrested two persons.



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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.