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According to Kumily police, the bullock carts were taken out as part of the procession. However, seeing the vehicles in the town, the bullocks started running unexpectedly, which led to the incident.
Ten youngsters had a dog with them when a patrol team found them inside the forest.
The sub-inspector, KA Nazeer, allegedly took a bribe of Rs 10,000.
A massive protest, led by former LDF minister M M Mani, was held in Chinnakanal on Monday.
The rainfall deficiency in Idukki district is 54%.
The Forest Department has argued that the region, including the catchment area of the Anayirankal reservoir, serves as the habitat for elephants and other wild animals.
The deceased had stayed at a house on the farm that was owned by her husband's brother.
Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said that the Irrigation Department had been planning to buy a new boat for its officials since the water was allegedly released by Tamil Nadu from Mullaperiyar dam without prior warning in November 2021.
His body will be handed over to the relatives after the post-mortem to be held at Idukki Medical College in Painavu.
The panchayat in Idukki has announced Rs 2,500 for people who submit photo/video evidence of waste dumping within its limits.