MALAPPURAM: A man, who set fire to the panchayat office has been arrested. The incident happened at Keezhattoor panchayat office in Malappuram. Mujeeb Rahman, a native of Keezhattoor has been arrested. It is hinted that he committed the act for not including his name in the life project. No one was injured in the incident.

The incident happened this afternoon. Rahman came to the panchayat office and after arguing with the officials for some time, poured petrol which he had in his hand and set fire to the files. Along with the files, the computers were also damaged. In the meanwhile, the assailant also sustained injuries in his hand. The firefighters reached the spot immediately and extinguished the fire.