Mangalore: A youth couple (of lovers) had come from Chikkamaglur where they were not wanted, to Mangalore Pandeshwar Police station where they were greeted with friendly arms on Monday, said A.S.Rao, SP in city. The girl’s parents had complained to local police that someone had kidnapped their daughter. The Bhatkal Police who knew of her absence were looking out for her on the coast.
Whereas the girl had completed 18 years, the boy was a minor at less than 21. But they had run away from home of their own will, it was established during the police enquiry. The police decided that both had a right for self-decision on crossing 18 years of age.