A bike rider and different unidentified folks suffered burns when suspected sulfuric acid that leaked from a transferring tanker lorry fell on them close to Thevara Ferry Sign junction in Kochi on Tuesday.
The incident occurred round 7 pm, when the lorry carrying the extremely corrosive liquid had reached the western finish of the Kundannur-Thevara ferry bridge. The police on Wednesday booked the driving force of the lorry based mostly on a criticism filed by Bineesh Subrahmanian, 36, of Kandakadavukara, Kumbalangi, who suffered burns to his neck and each fingers within the incident. Mr. Bineesh has been admitted to the Ernakulam Basic Hospital.
The police have said within the first data report that the complainant and others who had been passing by the lorry sustained burns within the incident because the car was pushed in a reckless method and with out ample security. measurements. The driving force, who has not been recognized within the FIR, has been charged with Part 281 (rash or negligent driving) and 125 (endangering human life or private security via rash or negligent acts) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Revealed – October 15, 2025 05:32 pm IST