Munikrishna, 12, was playing near the quarry when he spotted an explosive substance. While he thought it was a toy and was bringing it home, it exploded, causing him serious injuries. He was rushed to Devanahalli hospital and then to Victoria Hospital.
Man murdered
A person was hacked to death on Wednesday in Frazer Town police limits. The deceased has been identified as Syed Altaf (45), a resident of Frazer Town. Altaf has two wives and 11 sons and was a worker in a fish shop in Russel Market.
Six arrested
Six persons were arrested for dacoity and lethal weapons and a car were seized on Thursday night. The accused have been identified as Aravind (22), a resident of Hosakerehalli, Muniraju (20), Siddapur slum, Murali (18), Ittamadagu, Astaf (18), Uttarahalli, JC Mohan Kumar (21), Purushottam Shetty (18), both Padmanabhanagar. On interrogation, they said they were associates of a notorious rowdy-sheeter Ravi.