Minor held for rape & murder of girl in Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) (PTI): A 16-year old boy was held in connection with the rape and murder of a minor girl in Aland in Kalaburagi, police said.
The girl had gone out to answer nature's call when the accused allegedly accosted her on Tuesday evening, police said.
The girl resisted and tried to run away but he chased and dragged her to the sugarcane field where he allegedly raped her and later stabbed her to death.
After the body was found in a pool of blood, residents staged a demonstration blocking the road on Wednesday.
Police intensified the investigation and held the accused who was a native of the same village where the incident took place. Investigations revealed that his mobile phone was full of pornographic videos.
The Kalaburagi Superintendent of Police Isha Pant said the charge sheet will be filed within 10 days. About the girl, police said she was a native of Afzalpur and was staying with their relatives in Aland to pursue her studies.
The victim had returned to Aland on Tuesday after spending Deepavali holidays with her family.
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Anna Hazare calls Dr. Singh an opponent of corruption; Netizens question his protest against him
New Delhi: Social activist Anna Hazare expressed his condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, describing him as a staunch opponent of corruption. However, his remarks have drawn criticism from social media users, who questioned why Hazare led a protest against Singh’s government if he held such views.
“Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh always prioritised the welfare of the nation and society. Death is inevitable, but the contributions and work he did for the country are immense. He provided a new direction to the Indian economy. I met him in 2010 during his tenure, and he discussed the anti-corruption movement with me. He took immediate decisions regarding the Lokayukta Act against corruption. Though he is no longer with us physically, his memories will remain with us forever,” Hazare said.
In 2011, Hazare’s anti-corruption movement created a massive stir across the country. The protest, which began on April 5, 2011, and concluded on December 23 of the same year, sparked widespread dissatisfaction among citizens against the Manmohan Singh-led government. The movement played a significant role in the Congress-led UPA's defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Following Hazare's statement, social media users criticised him, asking why he protested against Singh's administration if he believed Singh opposed corruption.
