Vijayapura: Crocodile attacks farmer washing oxen on River Krishna banks; body retrieved from waters
Vijayapura: A 38-year-old farmer in Kunchaganur village of Muddebihal taluk died on Saturday after he was attacked by a crocodile and dragged into the waters of River Krishna.
The farmer, Kashinath Hanamant Kambali, was dragged away by the crocodile when he was washing his oxen on the banks of the river on Saturday.
The local fire brigade personnel succeeded in retrieving his body from the river waters.
Revenue Inspector Pawan Talawara and Village Administrative Officer HC Korabu are reported to have been present during the search operation.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
