Mangaluru: 21-year-old youngster arrested for raping girl after she rejected his marriage proposal
Mangaluru: In an incident reported from Bajpe in the city, a 21-year-old youngster was on Friday arrested for allegedly raping a girl after the latter refused her proposal for the wedding.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abubaker Siddique (21).
According to the reports, Siddique and the victim were classmates. On this pretext, the accused had reportedly clicked a picture with the victim. He later blackmailed the victim to upload their picture on Facebook if she refuses to marry him.
According to the police, on December 8, when the victim was returning home from work, the accused allegedly broke into her house and raped her.
A case in this regard was registered and subsequently, the accused was arrested. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
