Mexican town's entire police force detained after murder
Mexico City, June 25 : The entire police force of the Mexican town of Ocampo has been detained on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a mayoral candidate.
Fernando Angeles Juarez, 64, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on June 21, the BBC reported on Monday. The town's 27 police officers and the local public security secretary were detained by federal forces on Sunday.
They were handcuffed and taken for questioning in the state capital Morelia.
More than 100 politicians have been killed across Mexico ahead of general elections on July 1 which will elect a new President, senators and members of the Chamber of Deputies.
Ángeles was the third politician to be killed in just over a week.
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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.
