Man arrested in Kasaragod for acid attack on daughter, niece
Kasaragod (PTI): Police on Sunday arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly pouring acid on his daughter and niece at Parakadavu in this northern district here.
The accused was identified as Manoj K C, a resident of Karike in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
According to police, the incident occurred around 10.30 am on September 5 when Manoj went to his brother-in-law’s house at Parakadavu.
Police said Manoj and his wife had frequent quarrels, after which she left their home and began living with her brother.
On Friday, when his 17-year-old daughter and her 10-year-old cousin were playing in the courtyard, Manoj allegedly opened a bottle of acid used for processing rubber sheets and attempted to pour it on his wife.
The acid splashed onto the two girls, who sustained burn injuries, according to police. Manoj fled the scene after the attack.
“We received information that Manoj was spotted near a house in Parakadavu. A search was conducted in the area, and he was found hiding in one of the houses on Sunday morning,” a Rajapuram police officer said.
He was taken into custody, and his arrest was later recorded, police added.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
