Wanted in shootout of businessman Vijayendra Bhat, Deekshit Poojari arrested by Mangaluru Police
Mangaluru: Police on Friday arrested wanted criminal Deekshit Poojari.
Poojari (31) was wanted in seven cases including shootout of Mangaluru businessman Vijayendra Bhat. He was on Friday arrested by Mangaluru South Police.
Poojari had shot into the car of Vijayendra Bhat, owner of Sudheendra Supermarket and Saibeen Complex. He reportedly had taken supari from underworld don Vicky Shetty for the job to be done.
Working on a credible information, a team led by Mangaluru South ACP Kodandarama arrested Poojari.
Poojari is accused in seven cases in Mangaluru and Udupi and was absconding from last two years without even appearing before courts. After the arrest he was taken to Ullal Police Station.
Poojari is the main accused in multiple murder cases, arms act cases and Mangaluru North Police Station attack case.
The operation was carried out under supervision of Police Commissioner Dr. PS Harsha, DCP Arunankshu Giri, and DCP Lakshmi Ganesh.
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Kerala: Man, stepmother arrested for torturing three minor girls in Areekode
Malappuram (Kerala) (PTI): A man and his second wife were arrested on Thursday for allegedly torturing three minor girls, including branding them with a heated ladle here, police said.
The accused were identified as Rakesh Sharma (59) and his second wife, Sheela Devi (34), both natives of Bihar.
The children, aged 5, 11, and 14, were admitted to Manjeri Medical College after police found multiple burn injuries on their bodies.
According to police, Sharma and Devi were living at Kavanoor near Areekode.
Neighbours noticed the injuries on the children and alerted authorities on Wednesday.
Police conducted a preliminary investigation at the house and found that the children were allegedly subjected to brutal torture by their father and stepmother.
After the children were shifted to the hospital, Sharma and Devi were taken into custody, formally arrested, and remanded to judicial custody on Thursday.
The children are currently under the care of District Childline authorities, police added.
