17-year-old boy poses as patient, places mobile phone in restroom of Kasturba Medical College; arrested

Published On 2024-05-09 05:45 GMT   |   Update On 2024-05-09 06:07 GMT

Mangalore: A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by the police after he allegedly entered the premises of Mangaluru's Kastruba Medical College disguised as a patient and placed a mobile phone inside the women's restroom. 

The incident came to light on Wednesday when the security personnel discovered the phone after it rang, police said.

According to a PTI report, The college authorities handed over the phone to the police following which the minor was apprehended based on the details available on the phone.

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A case has been booked in the North Police Station of the city under the appropriate section of the Indian Penal Code.  

The individual in question purportedly disguised himself as a patient to gain access to the college premises.  

Subsequently, he was presented before the Juvenile Justice Board in accordance with established procedures.  

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