BSY’s Kerala visit triggers curiosity
Bengaluru, Nov 30: BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa’s proposed one week visit to Kerala under the pretext of taking rest following the doctor’s advice before the Winter Session of the Legislature has created curiosity in the political circle.
It is said that Yeddyurappa has taken up the Kerala tour to prepare well for actively participating in the Winter Session and take on the coalition government. Sources said that Yeddyurappa is going to Kerala today to take nature treatment and rest at Kottakkal in Kerala. At a time when rumours are doing rounds that changes would take place in state politics, Yeddyurappa’s visit to Kerala has triggered various discussions.
However, the followers of Yeddyurappa said that he was not going to Kerala for any political activities. He was going for nature treatment. It is said that Yeddyurappa will stay in Kerala for one week and return to Bengaluru on December 8, sources said.
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Mangaluru: Man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case
Mangaluru: A court in Mangaluru has sentenced a 44-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
According to Deccan Herald, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, FTSC-II (POCSO), Maanu K S, delivered the judgment.
The convict has been identified as Dayanand Moolya (44).
According to Special Public Prosecutor Sahana Devi Boloor, the incident occurred on November 16, 2025, when a seven-year-old girl was studying alone at home and the accused illegally entered the house and raped her. He threatened to kill her and throw her into a well if she revealed it to anyone.
The survivor later informed her mother, following which a complaint was registered at Mulki Police Station on November 22. Police Inspector Manjunath B S investigated the case and submitted the charge sheet to the court.
For the rape, under POCSO Section 6, along with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act 65(2) and POCSO 4(2), the man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 30,000. For illegal entry into the house, under BNS Section 332(B), the convict has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000. For issuing death threats, under BNS Section 351(3), he has been sentenced to two years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000.
The court also directed payment of Rs 4 lakh as compensation to the survivor, including Rs 40,000 from the fine amount, and instructed the District Legal Services Authority to provide the remaining Rs 3.60 lakh.
