Chikkamagaluru: In a tragic incident in Hedadalu village near Alduru, Chikkamagaluru, a 45-year-old woman named Veena, employed as an agricultural laborer, lost her life after being attacked by a wild elephant on Wednesday morning.
Veena was en route to her work in the fields in Hedadalu when the aggressive elephant trampled her, causing severe injuries that led to her immediate demise.
This incident marks the second fatal attack by wild elephants in the last two months in Chikkamagaluru district, highlighting the growing menace posed by these animals. Locals have expressed concern, fear, and anger over the situation, especially as a group of seven wild elephants has been spotted in the forests bordering Alduru recently.
Residents have called on Forest Department officials to take immediate action to drive away the elephants from the vicinity of their village.
Responding to the concerns, Forest Department officials in Alduru visited the village and conducted an inspection to assess the situation.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Istanbul (AP): A gunfight erupted outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, leaving two assailants dead and a police officer wounded, Turkiye's Haberturk broadcaster reported.
The report said attackers were carrying long-barreled weapons. An exchange of fire with police killed two, while a third assailant was captured. One officer sustained injuries during the clash.
The area surrounding the building was quickly sealed off.
