Arif Hussain murder case in Thokkottu: Another accused arrested, total rises to 11
Ullal: Police have arrested another accused in connection with the murder of rowdy-sheeter Arif Hussain on the Thokkottu flyover.
The accused has been identified as Muhammad Suhail alias Chia (24). With his arrest, the total number of accused in custody has risen to 11.
According to police, Suhail allegedly played a role in the initial attack on Hussain. He was produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.
Police said 10 accused had already been arrested earlier, and investigations have revealed the involvement of around 15 persons in the case.
Further investigation is underway.
The incident took place on the morning of March 27, when Arif Hussain was riding a motorcycle on the Thokkottu flyover. A group of assailants, who arrived in a car, allegedly intercepted him and attacked him with sharp weapons before escaping from the spot.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
