Heavy rains disrupt life in Belagavi district, floods hit low-lying areas
Belagavi: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days has disrupted normal life across the Bailhongal taluk. Water has entered homes in low-lying areas, causing considerable distress to residents.
In Bailhongal town, localities such as Huded Bavi and Haralaya Colony have been affected by waterlogging.
The situation in rural areas is equally serious. Near Bailavada village, a swollen stream has caused the Nesargi–Bailhongal road to be blocked, bringing vehicular movement to a complete halt. Similarly, near Hosur, overflowing streams have obstructed the Bailhongal–Munavalli main road. Vehicles on both sides of the road are stranded, and travelers in buses and cars have had to take alternate routes to reach their destinations.
The heavy rainfall has also raised fears of severe damage to agricultural fields. Soybean and groundnut crops are particularly at risk of being submerged, leaving farmers anxious about potential losses.
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Man abducted, assaulted, forced to drink urine in Ajmer; nine arrested
Jaipur (PTI): Nine persons, including a woman, have been arrested for allegedly abducting a man and subjecting him to torture in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, police said on Sunday.
The incident took place on Saturday in Gagwana village under the Gegal police station area and was allegedly linked to an ongoing dispute, they said.
According to police, a marriage between a woman and a man from Beer village, had ended in divorce following which she had been living at her parental home. About five months ago, the victim, identified as Jeetu (21), married the woman.
The woman's former in-laws allegedly objected to this marriage, claiming that the issue had not been settled in accordance with community norms, and that the dispute had been ongoing.
Following this, Jeetu was allegedly abducted on Saturday, held captive, and assaulted by the woman's former in-law's. He was allegedly forced to wear a garland of shoes and slippers and made to drink urine, police said.
A video of the incident later surfaced on social media, triggering outrage in the area.
Following the circulation of the video, Jeetu's family staged a protest at the Gegal police station, alleging delay in police action.
Rural Circle Officer Ramchandra Chaudhary reached the spot and assured the family of prompt action. A case was registered on Saturday evening and teams were formed to trace the accused.
Superintendent of Police Harshvardhan Agarwala said nine accused, including a woman, have been arrested and the vehicles used in the crime seized.
Efforts are underway to apprehend the other absconding accused, police said.
