Bengaluru: The Chamarajpet police have arrested Puneeth Kerehalli following allegations of caste-based and religiously offensive remarks made against Housing and Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. The arrest stems from a complaint lodged by BS Ashok, a close aide of the minister.

According to the complaint, on November 1, Kerehalli allegedly posted derogatory remarks targeting Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on his social media account.

The post reportedly contained insults based on religion and caste, allegedly intended to incite religious division and sow hatred. The complainant also stated that Kerehalli had issued a direct threat to the minister in the post, demanding strict legal action.

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Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.

Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.

"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.

Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.

The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.

Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.