Migrant worker kills employer's dog, eats it
- Vikram, a construction labourer from Assam, has been arrested in connection with the incident
- Vikram reportedly slit the dog's throat through the kennel before dragging the animal away
Vikram, a construction labourer who hails from Assam, has been arrested in connection with the incident reported from Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram.
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The accused, who is understood to be a drug addict, was taken to a mental health institution in the area, after court proceedings. Â
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The Doberman belonged to Harikumar, the brother of Vikram's employer, who lived near the Arasum Moodu temple in Kazhakoottam.
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Vikram reached Harikumar's house and reportedly slit the dog's throat through the kennel before dragging the animal away to a deserted area. He then cut up the dog before grilling and eating it.
A group of head-load workers, who were alerted by another migrant labourer who saw Vikram, rushed to the spot but the accused confronted them with a knife.
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One of the workers was injured in the scuffle that followed. The accused also tried to assault the police officers who took him into custody.