Udupi: The Udupi women police have arrested two persons, including Keshava Koteshwara(50), of Spoorthi Dhama of Kundapur Taluk, on the charges of sexually assaulting minor girls.
Another accused has been identified as Hanumanta (28), of Korgi in Kundapura. They have been arrested and booked under the POCSO Act, based on a complaint given by minor girls, who were working in Spoorthi Dhama.
The police arrested Koteshwara from his residence after carrying out a raid early morning on Thursday. The same day, Hanumanta was also arrested. The duo has been subjected to the interrogation.
Udupi district administration had formed a team to conduct a comprehensive investigation based on the complaints submitted to the government in 2016 about the illegal activities that were taking place in the Spoorthi Dhama. The government had directed the district administration to take action to cancel the firm's licenses as the allegations leveled on the agency were proven.
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Doha: At least three new explosions were heard in Qatar’s capital, Doha, according to initial reports.
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The blasts were reported amid ongoing tensions in the region following recent military exchanges. There was no immediate official confirmation on the cause of the explosions or whether there were any casualties.
Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement. Further information is awaited.
