Madikeri: Man shot dead for allegedly trying to steal areca nut from a house
Madikeri: In an incident reported from Karike in Kodagu District, owner of the house shot a man who was allegedly robbing areca nuts from his house on Thursday midnight killing the victim on the spot.
The victim has been identified as Devandgodi Ganesh, a resident of Karike in Kodagu District.
Ganesh was shot by Mondodi Honappa when he was allegedly trying to steal areca nuts in Monappa’s house late on Thursday night.
According to the police Ganesh died on the spot after being shot by Monappa. Police have taken Honappa under custody.
District Police Superintendent visited the spot. Police is further investigating the case.
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Kerala: Man, stepmother arrested for torturing three minor girls in Areekode
Malappuram (Kerala) (PTI): A man and his second wife were arrested on Thursday for allegedly torturing three minor girls, including branding them with a heated ladle here, police said.
The accused were identified as Rakesh Sharma (59) and his second wife, Sheela Devi (34), both natives of Bihar.
The children, aged 5, 11, and 14, were admitted to Manjeri Medical College after police found multiple burn injuries on their bodies.
According to police, Sharma and Devi were living at Kavanoor near Areekode.
Neighbours noticed the injuries on the children and alerted authorities on Wednesday.
Police conducted a preliminary investigation at the house and found that the children were allegedly subjected to brutal torture by their father and stepmother.
After the children were shifted to the hospital, Sharma and Devi were taken into custody, formally arrested, and remanded to judicial custody on Thursday.
The children are currently under the care of District Childline authorities, police added.
