Hindutva activist gets 7 years rigorous imprisonment for raping, cheating girlfriend

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July 3, 2019

Mangaluru, Jul 3: A local court has sentenced a 34-year-old man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for raping and cheating a woman after convicting him for the crime nearly a decade after it took place.

The convict is Umesh, a resident of Narimogaru. He was also a Hindutva activist having close links with several saffron groups.

Umesh, who was employed in a hotel, had befriended a 24-year-old woman who his neighbour, and finally raped her in 2009 promising marriage.

The woman conceived and had a baby girl on March 24, 2010. When she asked him to marry her, he refused. Following this, she filed a complaint of rape and cheating.

A case was first filed at JMFC court in Puttur and later transferred to the sixth district additional and sessions courton. Umesh was booked under IPC 376 and 417.

Judith OM Crasta, public prosecutor, said as many nine witnesses including DNA samples were produced before the court. The DNA samples proved that both (victim and convict) are biological parents of the baby.

Judge Sayeedunisa concluded that Umesh was guilty of rape and cheating. As per IPC 376, Umesh was sentenced to 7-year RI and fined Rs 50,000. He will serve an additional one-year in jail, if he fails to provide the fine amount. Of the fine amount, Rs 40,000 will be given to the rape survivor.

Apart from this, he will also pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation to the woman’s daughter, which will be deposited as fixed deposit. The rape survivor is also eligible for monthly maintenance and compensation under the District Legal Authority Services.

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SHAME on him , spoiling the name of soceity ,.rediculous act.

So tomorrow will mangalore band hartaal road blockage ???

Why only 7 years imprisonment. Such dirty fellows should have no right to live and required to be sentenced to life imprisonment to teach a lesson to sick poeple like him.

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Kerala to Set Up 28 Fast Track Courts For Rape, Child Sex Abuse Cases

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February 9,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9: Kerala has sanctioned the setting up of 28 fast track courts for speedy trial in rape cases and other cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

State Social Justice and Women and Child Development Minister KK Shailaja said the state government has decided to set up POCSO courts to ensure that the culprits get the punishment they deserve. She said the decision has been taken in the wake of rising violence against women and children.

"The Union Law Ministry has recently sanctioned the opening of 28 POCSO fast track special courts in Kerala at the request of the state government. The project will be implemented jointly by the High Court, Law and Home Departments under the leadership of the Department of Women and Child Development," the Minister said.

The four courts are alloted in Thiruvananthapuram district, three in Thrissur and Malappuram districts, two each in Kollam, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Kannur districts.

The Minister informed that POCSO courts are jointly established by the central and state governments and according to the High Court data, 12,234 POCSO and rape cases are pending in the state.

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Chikkamagaluru reclaims ‘corona-free district’ tag as all 16 patients discharged

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June 6,2020

Chikkamagaluru, June 6: The Chikkamagaluru district has become free from confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The last two of the 16 covid patients in the district were discharged today after they were treated and tested negative.

P 2765, a 28-year-old man and P 2766, a 38-year-old man were discharged, said Deputy Commissioner Dr Bagadi Gautham. Nine others were discharged from hospital yesterday.

Till May 22, Chikkamagaluru district had not recorded any positive and had remained a green zone till then.

However, with the influx of stranded people from Maharashtra and Delhi, the district had registered 16 covid positive cases.

“As on today, there are no active covid-19 cases in the district. However, we should be attentive and take all the precautionary measurers,” the DC said.

The officer has appealed to the public to maintain social distancing in public places and wear masks.

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Chikkamagaluru has been polluted by the outside people. Homestay business has killed the beauty and simplicity of Chilkamagaluru

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Kasaragod: 19 new Covid-19 cases reported in single day; total 38

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March 23,2020

Kasaragod, Mar 23: With 19 more positive cases reported on Monday, surveillance against people coming out of their houses and wandering around in public places has been intensified in the district.

With today's addition, the total number of positive cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased to 38 in Kasaragod.

There will be total restriction in place for the public to step out of their houses. Those who are found outside on the streets would be arrested, caution the district authorities. Please log in to get detailed story.

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