Thota Bengre: Woman gang-raped by 7, six detained
Mangaluru, November 26: A woman, who was on a trip, was allegedly gang-raped by a team of seven persons at Thota Bengre near the city and the incident came to light very late. The incident happened on November 18. The victim has been identified as a labour woman working in a local factory.
She has friendship with a man of other state and on November 18 at 12 noon, both of them had been to Thota Bengre Alive Bagilu beach. Noticing that they have entered the island, the accused also followed them and threatened them. Later, they assaulted the man and took away the woman and gang-raped her, according to a complaint.
In her complaint, the victim said that seven persons have raped her. Based on this, city women police registered a case under Section 376D, 323, 504 and 506 against seven strangers. Later, the police took six local youth into custody and interrogated them.
The victim said that though she has lodged a complaint at a police station about the rape incident, the police did not register the case. So, she has lodged another complaint at urban police station. The police have been looking into this aspect also, sources said.
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
