Dolphin carcass washed ashore at Tannirbavi beach in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Feb 25: The carcass of a dolphin was washed ashore at the Tannirbavi beach near here, police said.
The carcass was found near the Fathima church on the beach premises on Friday. Workers who were engaged in maintenance of the beach and life guards brought the dolphin nearer to the land using a rope.
The staff of Yojaka India Private Limited, who look after the maintenance of the beach, informed the forest department, local police and coastal security police about the carcass.
Reefwatch marine conservation organisation's state coordinator Tejaswini visited the spot. An autopsy was conducted later under the guidance of veterinary surgeon Dr Suranjana.
After completing all procedures, the dolphin was buried in a 5.5 feet deep pit on the shore, police said.
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School headmaster arrested for beating student
Sultanpur (UP) (PTI): Police arrested a primary school headmaster on Saturday for allegedly beating a Class 1 student with a stick.
The incident took place on Friday at a primary school in Tikaria Pure Hela village under the Kudwar police station area in Sultanpur, police said.
The victim, identified as Shivansh, is a Class 1 student at the school.
According to the student, a dispute arose between him and his classmate Saurabh.
As the argument escalated, Saurabh called his mother to the school. Based on her complaint, the headmaster allegedly beat Shivansh with a stick in the afternoon, the student said.
Shivansh's father, Vikas Sharma, resides in Lucknow, and the child is currently living with his maternal grandparents in Tikaria village for his studies.
Circle Officer (City) Saurabh Samant said police registered a case against the accused headmaster following a complaint. "A case was lodged, and the accused has been arrested. Further legal proceedings are underway," he said.
