Probe launched into fire at Shrimp farm shed at Payyannur in Kerala - The HinduUpdated - July 23, 2026 10:04 pm IST - KANNURThe Payyannur police have launched an investigation into an incident in which a shed attached to the shrimp farm of T. Purushothaman, a recipient of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Jagjivan Ram award, was allegedly set on fire by unidentified persons near the Chankurichal railway bridge at Payyannur.The fire was noticed on Thursday (July 23, 2026) morning by workers who went to feed the shrimp. The incident resulted in loss worth several lakhs. No one was inside the shed at the time of the incident.Published - July 23, 2026 10:03 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }