Voting is in progress in state: 10.51% voter turnout by 9:15 am
Bengaluru: Voting for the 222 constituencies of the Karnataka state Assembly began on Saturday morning, and 10: 51 percent voter turned out by 9: 15 am.
A total of 5.06 crore voters will exercise their right to vote in the state.
Of 224 constituencies, voting is going on in 222 constituencies. While the polling will be held in the Rajarajeshwari city constituency on 28, Jayanagar constituency's voting has been postponed to Friday following the death of a constituency's candidate.
Polling highlights
* Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda arrived at the polling booth with his wife Chennamma and his son Revanna in the Paduvalhippe village of Holenarasipur constituency.
* Chief Electoral Officer Sanjeev Kumar exercised his franchise at Lawrence English School, 9th Main Road of HSR Layout in Bommanahalli Assembly constituency.
* BJP president BS Yeddyurappa voted in Shikaripura in Shimoga district. Before voting, he visited a temple and worshiped.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
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.
