Kasaragod, July 18: In a gruesome incident, a woman threw her one-and-half year old child to a well and killed it at Erial on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday evening.
The accused is identified as Nasima of Erial Vellur. She threw her child Shamna to the well belonging to another person near her house. Knowing the news, the locals rushed to the spot and lifted the child. Though the child was admitted to a hospital, the doctor declared brought dead. Further information about the incident is yet to be received.
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Perth (PTI): India recorded a dominant 295-run win in the first Test after dismissing Australia for 238 in their second innings on day four here on Monday.
With the thumping win, India lead the five-match series 1-0.
It did not take long for India to complete formalities after reducing Australia to 227 for eight at tea. Chasing 534, the hosts were all out shortly after the break.
Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) showed fight in an otherwise underwhelming batting performance by the hosts. Alex Carey (36) was the last man to be dismissed.
Three wickets fell in the afternoon session after Mohammed Siraj reduced Australia to 104 for five at lunch.
India made a remarkable comeback after getting bowled out for 150 on the opening day as Australia were limited to 104 in response.
The second test begins in Adelaide from December 6.
Brief Scores:
India: 150 & 487/6 declared in 134.3 overs
Australia: 104 and 238 all out in 58.4 overs (Travis Head 89, Mitchell Marsh 47; Jasprit Bumrah 3/42, Mohammed Siraj 3/51).