Temperatures soar in Kerala, 2 die of suspected sunburn
Thiruvananthapuram: At least two persons have died of suspected sunburn in Kerala in the last two days even as the weathermen have warned that the maximum temperature was likely to be two to three degrees above normal in 11 districts in the next two days.
According to the Indian Meterological Depratment, maximum temperature was very likely to be above normal by 2 to 3 degrees celsius in 11 districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathnamthitta, Alapuzha, Ernakulam, Palakkad and Kannur, till March 26.
A 42-year-old man from nearby Parassala died Sunday, while a 60-year-old man was found in kannur with sun burns.
Though there were sunburns on their bodies, only a post-mortem would reveal the actual cause of death, health department sources said.
An RSP worker in Kollam, who was campaigning for sitting MP N K Premachandran, suffered burns and a three year-old child playing in front of her house also suffered burns in Kasaragod.
With mercury levels soaring in kerala, the labour department has issued an order, making it mandatory to give breaks to workers till April 30 to avoid sunstroke.
Those exposed to the sun should be given rest between 12 PM and 3 PM during the summer months. Their shift timings have also to be rescheduled, the order said.
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Karnataka: Three held for murder of Tibetan man in Dharwad district
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): Three people were arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of a Tibetan man in this district, police said on Monday.
Tashi Dhondup (39), a Buddhist monk and resident of Mundagod, was found dead near Haliyal Bridge on the Dharwad bypass on April 29, they said.
Police said the body bore injury marks on the face, indicating foul play.
Upon receiving information about an unidentified body within the limits of Dharwad Rural Police Station, a highway patrol team and emergency services rushed to the spot and alerted senior officials.
Following inspection and identification of the deceased, a case of murder was registered the same day based on visible injuries and findings from the scene of crime team, a senior police officer said.
Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya said the motive appears to be “murder for gain”. The accused allegedly demanded money from the victim and assaulted him when he failed to comply, leading to his death.
Three accused, all from Kolhapur district in neighbouring Maharashtra, have been arrested, while efforts are on to nab two others involved in the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
