Auto driver arrested for entering, misbehaving at Kodagu Medical College girls hostel
Kodagu: The police have arrested an auto driver for his alleged indecent behavior at the female students' hostel of Kodagu Medical College. The incident has triggered protests by college students who are voicing concerns over inadequate security measures at the hostel.
The accused, identified as Sijil (25), an auto driver and a resident of Nellihudikeri, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol when the incident occurred.
Angered by the incident and the perceived lack of security, students staged a protest on Monday, demanding better safety measures within the hostel premises. They highlighted the absence of a robust security gate as a major concern.
In response to the incident, the local police took action, arresting Sijil under the guidance of District Superintendent of Police K. Rama Rajan.
This incident is not an isolated case, as there have been reports of several individuals on motorcycles, autos, and other vehicles behaving improperly and causing distress to the hostel's female occupants. The police have registered cases against three more individuals, Manu C (27), Prashant S (27), and Kiran (28), all residents of Madikeri, believed to be connected to similar incidents.
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Low-intensity explosion outside Chandigarh bar-cum-lounge
Chandigarh (PTI): A low-intensity explosion occurred outside a bar-cum-lounge in the Sector 26 area of Chandigarh early on Tuesday, police said.
The explosion shattered the establishment's glass windows. No casualties were reported, they said.
CCTV camera footage from the area purported to show an unidentified person throwing something towards the bar-cum-lounge and a cloud of smoke then engulfing the place.
The police said they received a call regarding a "loud sound" from the area around 3:30 am. After inspecting the spot, the police team recovered jute rope pieces.
A team from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory collected the samples, the police said and added an investigation was underway.
