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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Farmer killed in wild elephant attack near Madikeri
Madikeri: A 72-year-old farmer was killed in a wild elephant attack in Madikeri taluk on Wednesday night. Shivappa, a farmer from Chembu village near Sampaje, was killed just outside his house, at around 8:30 pm. He heard unusual noises outside his home and stepped out to investigate, when a wild elephant suddenly attacked him. His screams alerted nearby residents, who rushed to his aid. However, Shivappa had sustained grievous injuries and was lying in a pool of blood in the verandah of his house. His family members transported him to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries before receiving any medical assistance, authorities said. State wildlife board member Sanketh Poovaiah visited the victim's family to collect details of the incident. He spoke to forest officials and urged them to to drive the elephants back into the forest immediately. The department officials have assured that compensation will be released at the earliest. Meanwhile, villagers have expressed concerns over increasing conflict with wild elephants and have urged foresters to seal the forest fringes to prevent elephant movement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo Jumbo attacks bikers Meanwhile, in a different One person was seriously injured after a wild elephant attacked a youth riding a bike in Nanjarayapatna. Anish and Delvin, residents of Chinnur in Nanjarayapatna, were going to the field to play on Wednesday morning, when a wild elephant suddenly emerged from the coffee estate and attacked their bike, causing serious head injuries to Delvin. Anish however, escaped unhurt. Gram panchayat president Vishwa said that the wild elephant crossed a trench and attacked the bikers. Forest officials visited the spot. Destroyed crops In another incident, a wild elephant destroyed agricultural crops in Chettali. The elephant entered the estate of Hosamane Poovaiah and destroyed coffee, black pepper, and banana plantations, resulting in a loss of more than Rs 1 lakh. Poovaiah expressed dissatisfaction over inaction regarding a request for compensation. The wild elephants that have camped in the plantations have created anxiety. Workers are reluctant to come to work. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Rowdy makes two murder bids; Bengaluru man seeks security
BENGALURU: A 36-year-old man has sought police protection after two murder attempts were made on him by notorious rowdy Ballari Shiva, who is wanted in more than 10 cases, including two murders. The rowdy is said to have been frustrated with the victim for not giving him money to play cards. The victim, C Shivappa, told police that he had already given Ballari Shiva more than Rs 30,000, fearing for his life. Sathanur police registered a case against Ballari Shiva. Shivappa, from Nallahalli Doddi village in Kanakapura, filed a complaint against Ballari Shiva on Monday. The accused had made the first attempt when Shivappa and his friends Suresh and Manjunath were going in a car to Kanakapura. Around 3pm April 24, Shiva is said to have stopped the complainant's car and tried to attack him with a machete. Shivappa managed to escape by getting off the car with his friends, and running away from the spot. After some time they returned and took the car. Again around 9pm, Shiva went near the victim's house, started abusing him and asked him to come outside the house. Shivappa, fearing for his life, remained indoors while the accused damaged his scooter and a few other valuables. 'The accused, K Shivakumar alias Ballari Shiva, 37, is from Doddahalahalli village in Huyamballi hobli of Kanakapura taluk in Ramanagara district. According to the complainant, the accused would take money from him, and threaten to kill him. He is also alleged to have been threatening a few others in the area to claim dominance, and nobody wanted to complain against him due to his criminal activities,' said an officer. A case of attempt to murder, extortion, wrongful restraint along with other sections of BNS were registered. The police said, based on a complaint filed by Sachin's father, a case has been registered against driver Nagesh, who has been arrested. The victims were minors and the rider didn't have a Driving License.
