Leopard attacks three in Shivamogga, two seriously injured
Shivamogga: A leopard attacked three people in a single day, leaving two seriously injured, in Tadasanahalli, Adaganti, and Muthagi villages of Shikaripura taluk in Shivamogga on Saturday, triggering panic among residents.
According to police, Sudeep from Adaganti village was attacked in the evening while fetching fodder from a maize field near Muthagi village. He sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at Meggan Hospital in Shivamogga.
In another incident, Muthanna from Tadasanahalli village was attacked on Saturday morning when he went to water his fields. He was also seriously injured and admitted to Meggan Hospital.
Later in the evening, the leopard attempted to attack Hoovyanayaka, who was riding a bike on the main road between Tadasanahalli and Adaganti villages, but he managed to escape.
Forest officials have placed traps at three locations, including the Muthagi forest area, to capture the leopard.
Zonal Forest Officer Javid Angadi said that leopards rarely attack humans and suggested that the animal may be disturbed or suffering from an illness.
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Flash floods in Oman: 2 from Kerala die, Cong's Satheesan seeks PM Modi's intervention
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan on Sunday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urgent intervention in view of reports of the death of two people from Kerala and the disappearance of another in flash floods in Oman.
In his letter, Satheesan expressed deep concern over the tragic incident that occurred on Saturday, claiming the lives of Yusuf and Shamla, natives of Trithala in Kerala.
"I write to you with deep concern regarding the tragic flash floods that struck Oman on Saturday, resulting in the loss of two lives and leaving one woman from Kerala still missing," Satheesan said in the letter.
The woman identified as Ramla also belongs to Trithala.
According to reports, the victims were travelling in a vehicle when it was caught in a sudden flash flood in Oman's Al Batinah Governorate.
Satheesan urged the Centre to take immediate steps to coordinate with Omani authorities to expedite and strengthen the ongoing search and rescue operations, especially in view of the continuing heavy rains and flood risk in the region.
He, in the letter, also requested all possible assistance to ensure the safety of those affected and to support the families of the victims.
