Two men, including Keshava Koteshwara of Spoorthi Dhama, booked under POCSO Act
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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Maharashtra govt withdraws order to disburse Rs 10 crore for strengthening state Waqf Board
Mumbai (PTI): The Maharashtra government on Friday withdrew its order to disburse Rs 10 crore for strengthening the Maharashtra state Waqf Board, state chief secretary Sujata Saunik said.
The development comes a day after a government resolution (GR) was issued, in which the state administration ordered disbursal of Rs 10 crore funds for strengthening the state Waqf Board.
When asked whether the GR was withdrawn, Saunik confirmed the development.
As per the November 28 GR, Rs 20 crore were earmarked for 2024-25 for strengthening of the Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs (MSBW). Of that, Rs 2 crore were disbursed to the MSBW headquartered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
