Schoolgirl allegedly raped, impregnated by teenage brother in Bantwal

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March 11, 2019

Mangaluru, Mar 11: A school girl has been impregnated by her own brother who is also a “minor” at Vittla in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district.

The shocking incident came to light during a regular health check-up organised by a local primary health care centre for school students.

Growing suspicious over the girl’s behaviour, a staffer of the primary healthcare centre suggested the teachers that she be subjected to certain tests.

Tests conducted at the Government Lady Goschen Hospital in Mangaluru confirmed that the girl was four months pregnant.

Soon, teachers brought the issue to the notice of police. The girl told the officials that she was sexually assaulted by her brother.

The17-year-old has been detained and sent to a centre under the Juvenile Justice Board.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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