Man Sets Fire to Gas Cylinder Truck in Kerala

A 33-year-old man set fire to a cooking gas cylinder on a truck in Thalayolaparambu, Kerala. Police suspect he was under mental distress. The man was arrested but will be released on bail. The incident caused a minor financial loss and no injuries were reported.

A man, aged 33, sparked chaos in the early hours of Saturday by setting fire to a cooking gas cylinder on a parked truck near Thalayolaparambu, Kerala. Prompt intervention by fire and rescue services prevented a potential disaster.

Police suspect the man's actions were influenced by mental distress, as he claimed to be walking from Ernakulam to his home in Marangattupilly when he stumbled upon the vehicle. He has been formally arrested, but his family's presence at the station suggests his release on station bail, given the bailable nature of the charges.

An FIR citing criminal trespass, mischief, and actions endangering public safety has been lodged. The transporting company reported a financial setback of Rs 2,300 due to the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)