Kerala News Highlights: Gun smuggling case: Karnataka police arrest murder accused in TP Chandrashekhar case
Kerala News Highlights: The Bengaluru police arrested T K Rajeesh, a convict in RMP leader T P Chandrasekhar murder case, in connection with an arms smuggling case in Karnataka.
Follow7.38 PM: Gun smuggling case: Karnataka police arrest murder accused in TP Chandrashekhar case
The Bengaluru police have arrested the convict in T P Chandrasekharan case, T K Rajeesh, who is serving a life sentence, in connection with the arms smuggling case. His arrest was recorded after a Kerala man Neeraj Joseph in his statement revealed Rajeesh's name. Neeraj was detained on June 9 while trying to smuggle the weapons in a BMW within the Cubbon Park police station limits.
6.50 PM: Kerala witnesses rise in dengue, rat fever with onset of monsoon
Kerala has been witnessing a surge in the number of dengue fever cases with the onset of the monsoon. This year, the state witnessed 6 deaths due to dengue fever. At the same time, 475 cases of rat fever were reported in the state so far with 25 deaths.
2.10 PM: One killed, 3 injured in head-on collision between autorickshaw and ambulance in Thrissur
In a head-on collision between an autorickshaw and ambulance at Eravu on Thursday, one person was killed while three others sustained injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Irinjalakuda Padiyoor native Jithu. His wife Neethu, son Adrinath and father-in-law Kannan were injured in the accident. According to reports, Jithu and his son were thrown off the road when the autorickshaw rammed into the ambulance.
12.21 PM: Dr Vandana murder case: Accused Sandeep has antisocial personality disorder; Medical board report in court
The medical board's report was submitted before the Kottarakkara court in connection with Dr Vandana Das' murder case. The report prepared by Dr Mohan Roy, superintendent of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, stated the accused Sandeep has been suffering from an antisocial personality disorder.
11.14 AM: Organ donation row: Abin's mother alleges foul play; criminal proceedings begin against hospital
The death of Abin V J has again grabbed attention after the Judicial First Class Magistrate issued a summons to Lakeshore Hospital in Ernakulam and some of its doctors recently. The victim's mother Omana responded to Asianet News and raised serious allegations against the hospital. Even after 14 years, the mother continues to suspect foul play in her son's death.
11.02 AM: Heavy rains likely to lash Kerala today, high tides expected along state's coast: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that heavy rains will likely lash isolated places across Kerala on Thursday. A high tide warning is also issued and fishermen are advised to not venture into the sea till Sunday.
8.55 AM: Rs 200 cr scam in BSNL Engineers Cooperative Society: Crime Branch probe in slow pace
The Crime Branch probe into the Rs 200 cr scam in BSNL Engineers Cooperative Society is going at a slow pace. The main accused's benami savings could not be located despite orders filed under the BUDS Act to track down the fraudsters' properties. Investors assert that the investigation only covers board members.
8.40 AM: Certificate forgery case: Investigation team expanded to trace absconding accused K Vidya
Even after 10 days, the Kerala police have failed to trace the former SFI leader and accused in the certificate forgery case K Vidya. Now, the investigation team has been expanded with the inclusion of cyber cell experts. Officials from Puthur and Cherpulassery stations are also part of the probe team.
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