Minor booked under POCSO in Mudigere case; FIR also against parents
Chikkamagaluru: A case registered earlier in Mudigere has taken a new turn, with police booking a minor boy under the POCSO Act based on a complaint filed by the girl’s family.
According to a report by Asianet News, the case involves a PUC student and an SSLC student. Based on the girl’s statement, police have registered a case against the boy under provisions of the POCSO Act and the Information Technology Act.
In the complaint, the girl alleged that the boy threatened to circulate her private photos on social media if she refused to convert and marry him. It has also been alleged that he threatened harm to her parents if she did not agree.
Sources said the girl had not come forward earlier due to fear for her family’s safety.
In a related development, police have also registered a case against six members of a Hindu organisation for allegedly assaulting the minor boy.
An FIR has been filed against the boy’s parents as well, with allegations that they had encouraged his actions.
Chikkamagaluru Superintendent of Police Jitendra Dayama said complaints have been received from both sides and an investigation is in progress. “We will conduct a fair inquiry and establish the facts,” he said.
Further investigation is underway.
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“Goli maro…” slogan raised as ABVP-linked group disrupts play at University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A group allegedly linked to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) disrupted a theatre performance at the University of Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The group is also accused of vandalising property and assaulting students.
Slogans such as “Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maro…” were raised during the incident, according to eyewitnesses.
According to the Observer Post, the disruption happened as Mahesh Elkunchwar's play Holi was being staged at the Department of Theatre Arts' GB Hall. The group reportedly objected to certain portions of the play, claiming that some phrases hurt religious sentiments.
According to accounts from those present, the situation escalated when individuals forced their way into the venue after damaging fixtures and breaking glass panels outside the auditorium. Students attempting to intervene were reportedly assaulted, and a guest faculty member was allegedly threatened.
Several students sustained injuries and were provided initial treatment at the campus health centre before being shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police later arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and escorted those inside the hall to safety. Witnesses said tensions remained high, with some members of the group continuing to raise slogans during the evacuation.
