Puttur, September 24: The police arrested an aged person on charges of outraging Badagannur grama panchayat member and ASHA worker at Dembale in the taluk on Sunday. The accused was produced before the court which remanded him to judicial custody.

The accused is identified as Muhammad Kunhi (68) of Dembale in Paduvannutu village. On September 20, the accused had tried to sexually harass the victim and fled the scene after the incident, according to a complaint lodged in the police station. Later, the gram panchayat held an emergency meeting which urged the authorities to arrest the accused immediately.

On Sunday night, the police traced the accused and produced him before the judge who remanded him to the judicial custody.  



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Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.

The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.

“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.

The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.

The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.