Belthangady: Autorickshaw wrecked in wild elephant attack
Belthangady: A wild elephant attack left an autorickshaw completely destroyed in an incident reported early Friday morning at Boliyaru near Dharmasthala.
Dinesh, a resident of Boliyaru, was driving towards Dharmasthala from his home when a wild elephant suddenly appeared in the middle of the road near his house. Alarmed by the sight, he immediately abandoned the vehicle and fled to safety.
The elephant then charged at the autorickshaw, smashing it completely and pushing it into a nearby drain. Hearing the commotion, Dinesh’s wife and neighbours rushed to the spot. By the time they arrived, the elephant had retreated into the forest.
Shocked at the condition of the vehicle, Dinesh reportedly collapsed and was taken home by his family for medical attention.
Forest department officials and members of the local gram panchayat later visited the site and inspected the damage.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
