Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Unidentified Person Allegedly Sets Fire to Kozhikode House
Police are investigating a fire at a house in Kozhikode, Kerala.
Someone unknown is accused of breaking into the house.
The person allegedly set fire to furniture, a bed and clothes.
Neighbours saw smoke and flames at about 6:45 a.m.
They called the Fire and Rescue Services.
Firefighters put out the fire.
Rafeek’s family was not inside when it happened.
Police are speaking with family members and neighbours to find out who was responsible.
The damage is estimated to be about Rs 50 lakh.
An unidentified person allegedly broke into Rafeek’s house in Karanthoor near Kunnamangalam.
Neighbours noticed smoke and flames at about 6:45 a.m. and alerted emergency services.
Fire and Rescue Services personnel extinguished the blaze, police said.
A bed, furniture and clothes in almirahs across different rooms were reportedly set on fire.
Police registered a case after Rafeek’s family complained; losses were estimated at about Rs 50 lakh.
- Who
- An unidentified person is suspected of breaking into and setting fire to Rafeek’s house; Kunnamangalam police are investigating.
- What
- A house was allegedly broken into and items including a bed, furniture and clothes were set on fire.
- When
- Thursday, August 27, at about 6:45 a.m.
- Where
- Rafeek’s house in Karanthoor near Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode, Kerala.
- Why
- The motive and reason for the alleged break-in and fire were not identified; police are investigating.
- Incident location
- Karanthoor near Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode, Kerala
- Time reported
- Around 6:45 a.m. on August 27
- Suspect
- An unidentified person
- Items damaged
- A bed, furniture and clothes kept in almirahs
- People present
- Rafeek’s family was not in the house
- Estimated loss
- Approximately Rs 50 lakh
- Investigation
- Kunnamangalam police registered a case and are recording statements