Mavelikkara : SDPI workers attempt to kill DYFI Mekhela (Regional) Secretary, in Mavelikkara’s Mangamkuzhi. Attacked in the incident was, Shahnaz Shaukthali(35). The near fatal assault took place at 8.30 last night at Juma Masjid(Nerchapally) in Vettiyar East.
Shahnaz(35) , who sustained serious head injuries, is admitted into the District Hospital.
Shahnaz told police that SDPI workers Shameer and Shahnaz came armed with large stones and weapons and attacked him just as he got out of the mosque after regular fasting prayers. The assailants are o accused in stabbing case of SFI worker Anun.
As summer sizzles, temperature in Thrissur soars to record-high of 42.90 °C. The high point was recorded Thursday at Vellanikkara Meterorlogical Centre in the district. This is the highest ever temperature on record since thermometer came to be installed in Vellankkara in the early eighties.
Steep decrease in summer rains are reason for this extreme heat, said meteorologist Gokaakumar Cholai. Unlike this time, Thrissur saw fair amounts of rain during March- April. The district received only 11 mm rains from 1 March to 13 April while that figure in normal course should have been 55.10 - a neat percent cut.
The heatwave buildup in North India has spiked temperatures in Thrissur and adjoining areas. If there be no rains in coming days, the heat is bound to rise further, said Cholai.
