Chikkamagaluru: In a shocking and heart-wrenching incident, 30 monkeys were found dead near Davana village in Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru, after being sedated and brutally killed. The massacre, which was discovered on Friday, has sparked widespread outrage among animal lovers and local residents, who are calling for the immediate identification and severe punishment of the perpetrators.
According to reports, the monkeys were rendered unconscious by consuming bananas laced with sedatives. Once incapacitated, they were killed by being struck on the head with a heavy object. The lifeless bodies of the 30 monkeys, including 16 males, 14 females, and 4 babies, were then discarded by the roadside, creating a gruesome scene that villagers quickly reported to the forest department.
Forest officials, upon arriving at the site, confirmed the nature of the brutal killings. The discovery has led to an outpouring of condemnation from animal rights activists and the community, who are demanding action to bring those responsible to justice.
The police and forest officials have launched an investigation into the incident.
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Bengaluru: Priyank Kharge, the Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology, checked out Uber Shuttle display at the Bengaluru Tech Summit on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the ride-hailing giant's expansion plans in India.
Uber Shuttle, which has already been launched in Delhi and Kolkata, is designed to accommodate more passengers in larger vehicles, operating on fixed routes and provided pre-booked seats to streamline urban travel.
In a statement, Uber said Kharge emphasised the importance of technology-driven solutions to address traffic congestion and improve the efficiency of transport systems in cities like Bengaluru.
According to Prabhjeet Singh, president, Uber India, the shuttle service could potentially operate from Hebbal and the tech hub on the Outer Ring Road.