Police sub-inspector arrested on rape charges in Uttara Kannada city

Police have arrested a police sub-inspector on charges of raping a minor in a town in Uttara Kannada.

Abhinandan Gouda now faces charges of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl in a private cottage.

The officers prepared the first information report based on the complaint of the victim and her family.

The case was registered under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012.

Further investigation is underway.

Published – 05 Jul 2026 18:36 IST