Hassan: In an incident of elephant attack reported from Biradarahalli village in Sakleshpur taluk of the district, a 43-year-old farmer was seriously injured after he was assaulted by a wild elephant while on his way to work.

The injured farmer has been identified as Krishnegowda, who was employed in a coffee plantation in the village. The elephant allegedly assaulted Krishnegowda all of a sudden when he was walking towards the plantation with his wife.

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The farmer, who was found to be seriously injured, was given first aid at the Sakleshpur Taluk Hospital before being shifted to the Hassan District Hospital for additional treatment.

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