Mangaluru: Auto-driver arrested for allegedly sexually harassing seventh grade student
Mangaluru: A 32-year-old auto-driver was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sexually harassing a seventh-grade student.
The arrested accused is reportedly a resident of Shivamogga but stays in Mangaluru.
According to the reports, the accused used to sexually harass the victim student when she was studying in 3rd and 4th grade on pretext of dropping her on his auto.
A complaint in this regard was filed when the accused reportedly started harassing the girl by following her on bus from last one week. He was subsequently arrested, Mangaluru Police Commissioner N Shashikumar said.
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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.
