72-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl in Karnataka
Hubballi (Karnataka) (PTI): A 72-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl here, police said on Monday.
The incident that occurred on January 29 falls under the jurisdiction of the Ashok Nagar police station limits, they said.
When the family members of the eight-year-old girl got to know about the assault, they initially tried to cover up as they were hesitant to approach the police, fearing a long legal process, a senior police officer said.
Later, a group of local residents agitated and alerted the local police to ensure the accused does not repeat the offence, he said.
After assurance from police, the family later lodged a complaint, the officer said.
"Based on the complaint, we registered a case under the relevant section of the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act at Ashok Nagar police station and arrested the accused," he added.
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Delhi Police busts LPG black marketing racket in Bawana, 75 cylinders seized; 1 held
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said.
The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area.
Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck was intercepted and checked, leading to the recovery of 27 LPG cylinders, including both domestic and commercial units.
"When questioned, the accused failed to produce any valid documents, including a licence, permit, stock register or proof of ownership for the cylinders," the officer said.
During interrogation, Anil revealed that more cylinders were stored at nearby premises. Based on his disclosure, police raided two rooms and an iron shed near a factory in the area.
"A total of 48 additional cylinders were recovered, taking the overall seizure to 75. The cylinders were stored without safety measures or legal authorisation, posing a serious risk," the officer said.
Disruptions in maritime supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict have caused an LPG crisis in India.
