Belthangady: A young man from Bangalore who went missing during a trek in the Charmadi reserve forest in Belthangady taluk has been found safe by the police.
Dhanush, part of a 10-member trekking team from Bangalore, was reported missing after they were denied permission to trek in the forest. However, they managed to obtain permission through the recommendation of a police officer.
During the trek on Sunday, Dhanush and another person went missing from the group. While one person rejoined the group, Dhanush remained missing. The Belthangady police and Belur police initiated a search operation after being informed by the trekking team.
Dhanush's mobile network was traced to the dense forest, and he was found safe late at night.
Trekking in the Charmadi forest is prohibited due to its dangerous terrain and strict regulations. Despite this, outsiders often venture into the area for treks, putting themselves at risk. Previous incidents have highlighted the dangers of trekking in the forest.
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Dhanbad (PTI): A five-year-old boy was mauled to death by stray dogs in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, police said on Sunday.
The incident happened on Friday at Yadav Basti in Bholanath Baseria, within the Goududih police outpost, when the boy stepped out to play, they said.
"The victim boy was mauled to death after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs. The incident happened when the boy was playing a short distance from his house. Due to severe injuries, he died on the spot," said Lov Choudhary, the officer in charge of Gondudih police station.
The OC said that the bereaved family members approached the police station and demanded compensation. They were then asked to send the victim's body for a post-mortem examination, but they refused.
