Wild elephant tramples to death 35-year-old man in Chamarajnagar
Chamarajnagar: A 35-year-old man, Mada, was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Kattakal Podu village of Hanur taluk in the district.
The elephant reportedly attacked and killed Mada at a point that is within the Belur Forest Region of the Biligiri Ranganatha Tiger Reserve limits.
Forest officers have visited the spot for an inspection.
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Teen killed after being hit by private bus in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was allegedly hit and run over by a private bus while crossing a road here on Friday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Varun, they said.
According to police, the accident occurred around 11:30 am on the Hennur–Bagalur main road.
The boy who crossing the road on foot when he was allegedly struck by the bus and came under its rear wheel, leading to his death on the spot.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
Following the incident, family members and locals staged a protest by blocking the Hennur–Bagalur road, resulting in heavy traffic congestion in the area.
The driver of the bus has been detained, and further legal action is being initiated, a senior police officer said, adding that an investigation is underway.
