Chamarajanagar: Shepherdess dies in tiger attack
Chamarajanagar: A shepherdess was killed in a tiger attack in Deshipura Colony, part of the Omkar Forest Zone of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Chamarajanagar district on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Hadiya Puttamma (36), a resident of Deshipura Colony in Gundlupet taluk.
The incident reportedly occurred around 3 PM when a tiger pounced on Puttamma while she was grazing sheep. The tiger attacked her, targeting her neck and chest, and then dragged her body into the nearby forest. Her remains were discovered a short distance away after villagers searched her upon noticing her absence.
Forest officials from the Omkar Zone have visited the spot and are conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Delhi Police announces Safe City expansion, new facilities on 79th Raising Day
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police announced a series of infrastructure and technology upgrades under the Safe City Project, including the expansion of surveillance systems and construction of new facilities, on the occasion of its 79th Raising Day.
Officials said that under the project, the Command and Control Centre will be further strengthened and several CCTV cameras have already been installed across the national capital. The surveillance system is equipped with advanced features such as hand-gesture recognition, facial detection and overcrowding alerts to enhance real-time monitoring.
"Mobile command vehicles will also be deployed to improve on-ground coordination during emergencies and major events," a senior police officer said.
The Special Cell headquarters will be constructed in Lodhi Colony to bolster operational efficiency. In addition, three new police stations and six police chowkis will be set up.
A seven-floor hostel for women police personnel will be built in Rohini, with accommodation capacity for 132 staff members, officials said.
