Karnataka: Man booked for harassing minor girl for marriage

The Karnataka Police on Wednesday booked a man under the new 'anti-conversion Act' for allegedly luring a girl of another religion in the Nagamangala town of Mandya district.

Published on: Nov 23, 2022, 16:29:03 IST

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The Karnataka Police on Wednesday booked a man under the new 'anti-conversion Act' for allegedly luring a girl of another religion in the Nagamangala town of Mandya district.

A man, identified as Yunash Pasha, is accused of taking objectionable pictures of the girl and harassing her for marriage. (Shutterstock)

The man, identified as Yunash Pasha, is accused of taking objectionable pictures of the girl and harassing her for marriage.

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Pasha has been booked under the new 'anti-conversion Act' and Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The 13-year-old girl and her family have reported to the police that the accused gave them sleeping pills by mixing them with Sambhar at the Mandya's Nagamangala town.

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According to the police, her father filed complaints on November 18 after he found his daughter stressed on November 12 and 13.

However, girl also admitted that she was sexually abused by the accused person on November 11 when they were at their grandmother's premises.

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She further added that he (Pasha) used to talk to her constantly and had sent her a mobile phone and sim card earlier.

Details of the matter are awaited.

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Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More