No govt jobs for families of wildlife attack victims: Karnataka minister
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Thursday clarified in the Assembly that there is no provision to offer government jobs to the legal heirs of persons killed in wildlife attacks, as per existing government orders.
Replying to a question by Sringeri MLA T D Rajegowda during Question Hour, the forest, ecology and environment minister said that families of victims of human–wildlife conflict are being provided financial compensation and monthly assistance.
"The earlier compensation of Rs 15 lakh has been increased to Rs 20 lakh from April 2025, and a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 is being given to a family member for five years," he said.
Stating that forest personnel work under challenging conditions round the clock, the minister added, "In case of the death of on-duty staff, the ex gratia amount has been enhanced from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 50 lakh."
Khandre said that the government is taking all possible measures to mitigate human–wildlife conflict, including incidents involving elephants, and emphasised its continued efforts to safeguard both human lives and wildlife.
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Food delivery agent intervenes to stop street fight in Delhi's Dwarka, stabbed to death
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old food delivery executive was stabbed to death when he allegedly intervened in a violent altercation between two groups in southwest Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Monday.
The deceased has been identified as Govind Jha, a resident of Mohan Garden.
Three others sustained stab injuries in the incident and are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital, they said.
Authorities also cautioned against attempts to give the incident a communal colour.
According to the police, Jha was on his way to work on Sunday night when he noticed a street fight taking place at Rajapuri in Madhu Vihar area of Dwarka. The altercation involved two men pitted against three others, who were later identified as Parvesh, Anish and Rohit.
"Jha stopped at the spot and attempted to intervene. During the scuffle, the two men allegedly pulled out knives and began stabbing Parvesh, Anish and Rohit. When Jha tried to intervene, he was also attacked," a police officer said.
All four injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital, where Jha succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The other three men are under medical observation.
Police said the accused fled the spot after the incident, and multiple teams have been formed to identify and apprehend them.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh, in a statement, said that some messages circulating on social media are attempting to give a communal angle to the incident.
"In the incident, four people suffered stab injuries and were admitted to the hospital. One person died at the hospital, and the remaining three are undergoing treatment. The victims belong to two different communities. The accused stabbed all four victims. Dwarka Police is conducting a search for the accused," the DCP said.
"There is no communal angle to the incident. Strict action will be taken against those spreading false information," he said.
