Labourer arrested for alleged rape of 5-year-old at Belur coffee estate
Hassan: A 32-year-old labourer from Assam has been arrested for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl at a coffee estate in Belur taluk of Hassan district, police said on Tuesday.
According to a report published by The New Indian Express, the incident reportedly came to light two days after it occurred, following which Arehalli police registered a case and arrested the accused, identified as Shahid Ali (32), who had been working as a labourer at the estate.
According to sources, the accused had been residing in the coffee estate for the past couple of years after coming to Belur taluk in search of employment. Police said the incident allegedly took place when the child’s parents had gone to work at the coffee estate.
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Sources said the accused is suspected to have entered a shed adjacent to his house and committed the offence. However, police have not disclosed further details, citing the sensitive nature of the case and the age of the victim.
According to locals, many families who have migrated from Assam and West Bengal allegedly settled in different coffee estates.
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
