Leopard attacks man in Belthangady; Victim escapes by climbing areca tree
Belthangady: A 62-year-old man was injured in a leopard attack at Andeermaru in Kaniyadi-1 village of Belthangady taluk on Friday morning.
The injured has been identified as Manjappa Naik, a resident of Andeermaru. According to reports, the incident occurred around 8:15 am when Manjappa Naik was standing in the courtyard of his house. A leopard suddenly entered the premises and attacked him.
In a desperate attempt to save his life, Manjappa Naik managed to climb a nearby areca nut tree, thereby escaping further harm. However, he sustained serious injuries to his leg during the attack.
He was rushed to the Belthangady Government Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Officials from the Belthangady range of the Forest Department visited the hospital and are conducting an inspection following the incident.
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At least three people killed in gas cylinder explosion in Andhra Pradesh
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh) (PTI): At least three people were killed in a gas cylinder explosion in Sri Sathyasai district of Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, an official said.
A powerful explosion led to the demolition of two houses at Kammaravaripalli village, according to Superintendent of Police S Satish.
"At least three people died when a gas cylinder exploded in a house at Kammaravaripalli village in Kadiri mandal at around 12.30 pm,” Satish told PTI.
He said that the workers from Telangana were living in that house where the explosion occurred.
