Navy sailor accused of 'sexual assault' of minor girl arrested in Kerala
Kochi (PTI): A sailor hailing from Haryana and posted at the Southern Naval Command here was on Tuesday arrested from his rented accommodation Kochi in a sexual assault case.
An officer of Harbour police station confirmed the arrest of the sailor on a complaint by a minor girl.
The Southern Naval Command (SNC), in a statement, said that the Naval Provost was aware of the arrest and that it takes such matters with "utmost seriousness".
"At this stage, the allegations are under investigation by the competent civil authorities. Southern Naval Command is fully committed to extending complete cooperation to the investigating agency to ensure that the case is examined thoroughly and reaches a logical and fair conclusion in accordance with the law.
"As the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further on the specifics of the case. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community," it said.
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Banned tobacco products seized in Ulhasnagar, one arrested
Thane (PTI): Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized banned tobacco products valued at more than Rs 5 lakh following a raid in the Ulhasnagar area of Thane district, an official said on Saturday.
The operation was conducted on the premises late Wednesday night near Shahad gate, based on a complaint filed by officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a police officer said, adding that a police team found a large consignment of contraband from different brands, stocked for illegal sale.
The arrested accused has been identified as Arbaz Nasir Khan (26). Two other suspects have been named as wanted in the case, and a hunt has been launched to nab them.
The seized tobacco products are valued at approximately Rs 5,05,658.
An FIR has been registered at the Ulhasnagar police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of FDA regulations.
