Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Content creator and reality show contestant Sufi Motiwala has named actress Shilpa Shinde as the “worst contestant,” from the entire lot of contestants in reality show, Lock Upp Season 2.He said that he was never able to connect with her during their stint on the show.Speaking to IANS, in an exclusive conversation, Sufi shared his candid views on his fellow contestants and explained why he felt Shilpa failed to build a rapport with those around her.When asked who he though…
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Kochi, July 9 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Thursday reserved for interim orders a petition filed by the convicts in the sensational 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case seeking suspension of their sentence pending disposal of their appeal.The plea was moved by Pulsar Suni and the other convicts, who are challenging the judgment of the trial court.The High Court heard detailed submissions from both the defence and the prosecution before reserving its interim order.The survivor, throu…
Gadag, July 9 (IANS) A case of alleged sexual assault on a mentally challenged young woman came to light on Thursday from Arahunasi village in Rona taluk of Karnataka’s Gadag district, with police registering a case against a man following a complaint lodged by the victim’s mother.According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Durgappa, allegedly lured the young woman by offering her chocolates and snacks before repeatedly sexually assaulting her over an extended period. The alleged abus…
Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS) The Police in Karnataka’s Bengaluru have arrested a man accused of raping a college student from Kerala in the Madiwala area of the city, police officials said. The accused has been identified as Hainas, who reportedly worked as a broker and was known to the victim through her workplace.Police said on Saturday that the victim had filed a complaint at the Madiwala Police Station, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by the accused during a gathering with friends and a…
Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Cyberabad police on Saturday arrested Bandi Bhagirath in a POCSO case, even as his father and union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay claimed that he surrendered before the police. Bandi Sanjay posted on social media that Bhagirath was not arrested, but he himself appeared before the police for questioning.“Bhagirath went to Pet Basheerabad Police Station in the presence of two lawyers,” wrote Sanjay, who posted a picture of his son flanked by two men.The claim…
Bhopal, May 7 (IANS) In a shocking case of crime that has emerged from one of the most upscale colonies under the jurisdiction of Habibganj Police Station in Bhopal, a 75-year-old “lawyer” has been arrested for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl. The accused, who lived in the same neighbourhood, was addressed by the child as “Nana” (maternal grandfather).The incident has triggered widespread panic and concern among residents regarding the safety of children in the colony.According …
Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Katy Perry is facing the action from the long arm of the law in Australia. A police investigation is underway in Australia after the singer was accused of sexual assault by ‘Batgirl’ and ‘Orange Is the New Black’ actress Ruby Rose. The singer has denied the allegations, calling them “reckless lies”, and has made counter-arguments through her representative against the actress, reports ‘Variety’.The Victoria Police said in a statement…
Patna, Jan 27 (IANS) The investigation into the mysterious death of a NEET aspirant from Bihar’s Jehanabad district has taken a serious turn, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) collecting DNA samples of six suspects as part of an intensified probe.The SIT has identified six individuals whose movements were found suspicious on the day the incident came to light. CCTV footage shows them loitering near Shambhu Hostel in Patna, where the student was staying. Their presence was further corro…
Patna, Jan 17 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its probe into the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant at the Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Patna, amid mounting questions over the handling of the case by the city police and the Bihar government. On the instructions of State Home Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar constituted the SIT, which is being personally chaired by Patna Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jitendra Rana.On Saturd…
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Jan 12 (IANS) Anticipation continues to build over the court’s decision on the bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is currently under arrest in connection with multiple sexual assault cases.Mamkootathil, who was arrested on Sunday following a confidential police operation, is currently on a 14-day judicial remand.At the time of the arrest, he was out on bail in two other similar cases.As the Thiruvalla Judicial First Class Magistrate Court considers his b…