Ancient idol defaced at Temple in Soraba, accused Koteshwar arrested within hours
Shivamogga: Police have arrested a man accused of defacing an ancient idol at a temple in Sorab taluk. The incident took place at the Narasimha Swamy temple in Kubatur village on July 21.
The arrested man has been identified as Koteshwar (32), a resident of Gondi village in Hanagal taluk, Haveri district.
According to police sources, the idol of Lord Narasimha located in the temple premises was found defaced around noon on Monday. The Anavatti Police Station received information about the act the following morning, around 10 am on July 22.
Soon after receiving the complaint, Shikaripura DySP and Anavatti PSI Chandan visited the location for inspection. The police launched a investigation and succeeded in arresting the accused within just four hours of initiating the operation.
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Kasaragod: Father kills teen daughter over family feud, arrested
Kasaragod: An 18-year-old girl was allegedly hacked to death by her father following a family dispute at Kunjathur, Thuminad near Manjeshwara on Tuesday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Jumaila, a resident of Thuminad. Police said the accused, Umar Farooq, has been arrested in connection with the murder.
According to police sources, Jumaila was found lying in a pool of blood after neighbours rushed to the house on hearing her screams.
She was shifted to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.
Locals said that Umar Farooq, who had been working abroad, returned to the village about three months ago.
Since his return, the family had been involved in frequent disputes, reportedly over property-related issues.
Police officials visited the spot and have launched a detailed investigation into the incident.
