Fire engulfs Kasargod warehouse, goods worth lakhs destroyed
Kasargod: A major fire broke out in a warehouse at Fort Road in Kasargod on Thursday night causing a loss in lakhs of rupees.
The incident took place when the owner of Nano Plastics had left for the day, locking the warehouse. People residing nearby spotted thick smoke coming out from the building and informed the fire department.
Three fire brigades arrived at the spot and doused the fire after few hours.
The cause of the fire is reportedly due to short circuit.
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Truck driver dies by sucide after drunk driving notice in Bengaluru, probe on
Bengaluru (PTI): A truck driver allegedly died by suicide after testing positive for drunk driving during a routine police inspection, police said on Sunday.
On Saturday around 11 pm, the traffic police intercepted a Tamil Nadu-registered truck near the Outer Ring Road (ORR) under J P Nagar police station limits for checking.
The driver tested positive for drunk driving, following which the vehicle was impounded, and a notice was issued to him, officials said.
On Sunday morning, police received information that the driver of the same truck had hung himself.
A detailed investigation will look into all angles, police said adding that the deceased person’s family has been informed.
"They said CCTV and body-worn camera footage show the driver was in good condition while leaving after receiving the notice," he added.
