Two teams formed to investigate Santosh Patil suicide case
Udupi: The government on Thursday formed two teams to investigate the suicide case of Santosh Patil, who was found dead in a hotel room in Udupi on Tuesday, days after writing a letter to PM Modi alleging harassment by Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa.
Reports said that Udupi district superintendent of police N Vishnuvardhan has proceeded with a multilayered investigation of the matter while setting up two committees under the guidance of Brahmavar Circle Police Inspector Anantha Padmanabha.
The police have reportedly received information from the deceased’s associates, Prashanth Shetty and Santosh Madikeri who were with him in the lodge, sources said.
Further, he informed that the case has been transferred to the special court for legislators in Bengaluru since the accused is a member of the legislative assembly.
Minister Eshwarappa has been booked for abetment of suicide after the allegations made by the accused and his family after his suicide.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
