Woman police officer burnt alive in Kerala
Mavelikkara, Jun 15: A 34-year-old woman police constable died after she was allegedly set ablaze by a man here Saturday, police said.
The victim was posted at the Vallikunnam station here.
According to police, the accused allegedly poured petrol over the policewoman and set her ablaze this afternoon when she was on her way back home after work.
She died on the spot while the man, who also suffered burn injuries, was taken into custody, a police official told PTI. He has been hospitalised.
The reason for the attack is yet to be ascertained, they said.
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Ninety relief centres opened ahead of monsoon in Karnataka
Madikeri: With the monsoon season approaching, the Kodagu district administration in Karnataka has taken significant steps to mitigate potential damage, anticipating that around 10,922 people may be affected by the above average rainfall.
90 relief centres have been set up across the district to provide shelter and aid, as reported by Deccan Herald on Friday.
The district administration has identified 102 areas at high risk of landslides and floods. To ensure the safety of residents, temporary shelter has been arranged for 2,953 families living in these vulnerable zones.
Notably, 44 residential areas in Madikeri city, 30 in Kushalnagar, 18 in Virajpet, and 10 in Somwarpet have been flagged as particularly susceptible to natural disasters, added report.
Rescue teams conducted a mock drill at the Harangi reservoir on Thursday to prepare for any emergency situations.
