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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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
