Youth arrested for tearing up Quran
Bengaluru: A 21-year-old man was arrested for tearing pages from the Quran and scattering them on the pavement on Cunningham Road on Saturday.
Sheikh Irfan Ahmed was caught by passers-by and handed over to the police.
Inquiries revealed that Irfan was also responsible for ripping apart the Quran in front of Vidhana Soudha on May 3.
The police suspect Irfan to be mentally challenged. They are waiting for medical reports.
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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.
