Mangaluru: Rowdy sheeter Akashbhavan Sharan alias Charan alias Sharan has been arrested in the rape case of a minor girl that was reported on January 7 at Pandeshwar women’s police station here in the city.

According to the reports Charan had started training classes for Tiger Dance in the city and the victim minor girl was also getting trained by him.

However, according to the complaint filed by the victim, Charan took her outside the district for some reason and confined her in a lodge there and raped her for three days before sending her home with life threats if she reveals about the crime to anybody.

The victim on January 7, filed an FIR at Pandeshwar Women’s Police Station, Charan was booked for rape and threatening charges along with sections under POCSO act. Charan was absconding since then only to be arrested on April 4, Thursday morning.

Over 18 cases of Murder, attempt to murder and rapes are registered against Charan, he is also an accused in the murder case of Sullia’s KVG Company’s Dr. Ramakrishna.

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Mumbai, May 13: At least 35 people were injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while 100 others are feared trapped, officials said.

The incident occurred at around 4.30 pm near Chheda Nagar Gymkhana, an official said.

Personnel of the fire brigade and police rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation, he said.

"At least 35 persons were injured in the incident while 100 people are feared trapped under the hoarding," the official said, adding ambulances were also rushed to the spot.

An NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) team has joined the rescue operation, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani.

Cranes and (gas) cutters have also reached the spot for rescue operation, he said.

"The injured persons were rushed to civic-run Rajawadi Hospital," the official said.