Mangaluru, Jan 29: Catholic Council of India Mangaluru Diocese representative Sushil Noronha condoled the death of former union minister George Fernandes.

George who was born and brought up in Mangaluru did not expect anything from the community, but he has sacrificed everything for the community. Whether he has power or not, he has contributed much for the welfare of the community. The Christian community has lost a great leader who sacrificed everything to the community. Let his soul rest in peace and they were indebted to his service, he said.

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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.