Low-intensity quake hits Ladakh
Jammu: A low-intensity earthquake, measuring 3.6, hit the Union Territory of Ladakh on Monday, officials said.
According to the Director, Meteorological department, Sonam Lotus, the quake occurred at 1956 hours at a depth of 10 kilometres in the Ladakh region.
The tremor lasted for a few seconds, he said. A medium-intensity earthquake, measuring 5.3, hit Ladakh on last Sunday.
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
