Traffic movement resumes partially on Charmadi Ghat
LOCALS PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD DURING FASTING
Chikkamagaluru: Traffic movement resumed partially after clearing the debris following landslides at Charmadi Ghat on Tuesday.
Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on either side of Charmadi after massive debris blocked the Ghat stretch following the landslides. Now, personnel from police and fire and emergency services, along with the locals, took up the task of clearing the debris to facilitate the smooth movement of traffic.
Meanwhile, the stranded passengers, especially the elderly and the kids, were offered food, drinking water and biscuits by the locals.
Rail traffic between the coast and Hassan too has been affected since June 11 morning due to the landslides in the Ghat section. It is likely to resume from Tuesday night.
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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.
