Silvester D’ Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (EP)
Kundapur, Jul 13: Police have arrested Nagesh Poojary, a resident of Kakkeri, Kalavara village here on -charges of coercing and raping a sixteen-year-old Dalit girl in his neighbourhood and impregnating her.
Nagesh Poojary, who was selling ice cream once, had started working as a daily wage labourer. The girl has alleged that Nagesh had raped her repeatedly during the last six months.
Local social activist Mohanchandra Kalavara has complained to child protection unit in Udupi. Officials from the unit visited the residence of the girl and collected details. Accused Nagesh Poojary was arrested and taken to Udupi for further action.