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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Hubballi: A youngster was brutally murdered with sharp weapons near the Gopanakoppa junction in Hubballi on Friday night. In connection with the case, the police arrested two suspects by shooting them in the leg on Saturday morning.

The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Shivraj Kammar, a resident of Santosh Nagar Road in Gopanakoppa. The murder is believed to be linked to a financial dispute. A group allegedly attacked Shivraj with deadly weapons on Friday night before fleeing the scene.

The arrested suspects have been identified as Sudeep Rayapur and Kiran Jattappanavar. When the Ashok Nagar police took them to their hideout this morning, they reportedly attacked the officers and tried to escape. In self-defense, the police fired at the suspects, hitting them in the leg.

The injured suspects have been admitted to KIMS Hospital in Hubballi. Some police personnel were also injured during the incident. Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar visited the hospital to check on the officers. The police are continuing their efforts to arrest the remaining suspects involved in the case.



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