Man set on fire after altercation between street dwellers in Kochi
Kochi (PTI): A man was set on fire following a violent altercation between two street dwellers at Kadavanthra here on Monday, police said.
Joseph (56), of Karakkode near Piravom in Ernakulam district, is currently admitted to the Government Medical College here.
According to police, the incident occurred around 12.50 am, when a fight broke out between Joseph and the accused, Andappan, both of whom sleep under a Kochi Metro pillar on SA Road, Kadavanthra.
As per the FIR by Kadavanthra police, Andappan had taken money from Joseph’s pocket.
When Joseph asked him to return the money, Andappan allegedly poured petrol on him and set him on fire.
According to the FIR, Joseph suffered severe burns on his back.
Police officials said they reached the scene after receiving an alert and shifted Joseph to the hospital.
He has suffered 45 per cent burns and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Based on Joseph’s statement identifying Andappan as the attacker, police arrested the accused from a place near Kadavanthra.
Police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita section 118(2) (causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and section 109 (attempt to commit murder).
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
