Taxi driver arrested in Goa for raping woman
Panaji, June 29: A 48-year-old taxi driver was arrested by Goa Police on Friday for allegedly raping a woman, police said.
Police Inspector in-charge of Vasco police station Nolasco Raposo said the 20-year-old victim was on an evening walk late on Thursday near Goa's Dabolim International Airport, when Ravichandra Bhat, the taxi driver, stopped alongside her, and offered her a lift.
"The victim claimed after she refused, Bhat forcefully pulled her into the car, took her to a deserted area and raped her," the official said.
An FIR was registered late on Thursday night under sections 365 (kidnapping), 376 (rape), the police officer said.
The accused was arrested on Friday morning after a search operation. "He has been remanded to police custody for seven days," police said.
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Bearys Institute of Technology Celebrates Constitution Day
(Press Release)- Mangalore, November 28, 2024: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in association with the BIT NSS, organized a Constitution Day event under the theme “My Constitution, My Pride.” The event, held at the International Seminar Hall, saw active participation from students, NSS volunteers, and faculty.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Pushparaj, a distinguished academic from SDM Law College, Mangalore, who highlighted the significance of constitutional principles in shaping a progressive and inclusive society.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Head of Mechanical Engineering Department Dr. Vasantha Kumar, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. S I Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.
The ceremony featured notable activities, including the watering of a plant to symbolize growth and sustainability, the oath taking of constitution's Preamble led by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi.
The Chief Guest, Prof. Pushparaj, was introduced by Dr. Imran Mokashi,Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, NSS Program Officer & Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Saifulla, a student of the 3rd Semester, Mechanical Department, served as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring the program flowed seamlessly.
This celebration reinforced the importance of the Constitution and inspired attendees, to uphold its values in their daily lives.
