Anekal: In a horrific incident a minor girl was raped throughout the night in a locked room in Attibele police station limits of Anekal Taluk here.
Local police has arrested one accused in the case while another person is reported to be absconding. The arrested accused is identified as Arun, while another accused Kenda is absconding.
According to the complaint filed with the local police, the fifteen-year old girl was kept confined in a room where she was beaten and raped by the accused. Both the accused however were along with the parents of the girl who were searching for her till mid-night.
The complaint further states that the girl was raped by the two accused till 5.am in the morning since midnight.
The case came to light when the girl returned home in the morning.
A case was registered at Attibele police station based on a complaint by the parents of the victim and the police is further investigating the case.
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Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
