Udupi: Car goes up in flames after short circuit in air conditioner
Udupi: In an incident reported from Indrali in the Udupi district in the wee hours of Monday, 17 April, a car caught fire following a short circuit in its AC here. No casualties were however reported in the incident.
Muralidhar, a resident of Kinnimulki, had attended a ‘Kola’ on Sunday night and was driving from Manipal to Udupi at around 1:30 am when the incident occurred at Indrali
The fire is learned to have been the result of a short circuit in the air conditioner of the car.
Muralidhar, who was alone in the car, tried to put out the fire, but his efforts proved futile. The driver rushed out of the car as the fire spread and gutted the car.
The Udupi fire brigade staff members rushed to the spot and doused the fire.
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Hassan: SSLC student gives birth; School bus driver booked for sexual assault
Hassan: In a shocking incident reported from Channarayapatna in Hassan district, a 14-year-old SSLC student has given birth to a baby. The police have identified the driver of the private school bus she used for her commute as the accused.
The accused has been identified as Ranjith. It is alleged that he lured the minor girl, committed sexual assault, and threatened to kill her if she disclosed the matter to anyone.
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The incident came to light three days ago when the victim developed severe stomach pain while participating in a sports meet at her school. She was initially rushed to a private hospital, where doctors discovered she was pregnant. She was subsequently shifted to the Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), where she delivered a baby girl.
Officials stated that after a few days of medical care, both the minor mother and the infant will be handed over to the 'Santhwana Kendra' under the Department of Women and Child Development.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused, Ranjith, is married and has two children. He is currently absconding. The police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and have launched a manhunt to arrest him.
