Bengaluru police constable arrested for 'sexually assaulting' minor girl
Bengaluru, Feb 25 (PTI): A police constable was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl here, police said on Tuesday.
Arun Thonepa, who was posted at Bommanahalli police station was arrested and sent to judicial custody, they added.
According to the police, the matter came to light on February 13 when the 17-year-old girl, who was "sexually assaulted" by her neighbour last month claimed that the constable on the pretext of helping her get justice approached her family.
In her complaint, the girl alleged that the constable took her to a lodge where he made her drink alcohol and sexually assaulted her.
He also threatened her to not disclose the incident to anyone or he would leak her private video, a senior police officer said.
As soon as the matter came to our notice, we arrested her neighbour and also the constable who on the pretext of getting her justice, "sexually assaulted" her.
The constable has been suspended from service, he said, adding further investigation is underway.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
