Bengaluru: A man was beaten to death by a group of people accusing him of being a child thief in Chamarajnagar here. The victim Kaluram Bachanram, a resident of Rajasthan, had come here a few months ago in search of employment.

The rumor of Child thieves in the state has been spreading for some days. The group that believed Kaluram is a child thief beat him black and blue and brought up to Ranganath theater. Then the mob tied the legs of severely injured Kaluram and dragged him away on the road.

One of the passersby who witnessed the incident informed the police. The police immediately rushed to the spot. Then Kaluram was whisked off to Victoria Hospital, where the doctors have reportedly confirmed that Kaluram died.

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.