Death of Dasara elephant 'Arjuna' while fighting wild tusker to be probed thoroughly: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered that the death of 'Arjuna', the elephant that had carried the golden howdah during the Mysuru Dasara on eight occasions, in a fight with a wild tusker be investigated thoroughly.
Addressing reporters after offering floral tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the death anniversary of the Father of the Indian Constitution on Wednesday, Siddaramaiah added that memorials will also be installed at the spot where the majestic elephant Arjuna lost its life as well as in Heggadedevanakote (H.D. Kote).
The elephant fought against the wild elephant in the forest areas of Dabbalikatte near Yeslur in Hassan district on Monday but could not withstand the tusker's attack. Arjuna was attacked by the wild elephant although the forest officials fired in the air.
The Forest Department officials, however, are facing locals' allegation that the firing resulted in Arjuna being injured in the leg, which further affected its strength in the fight.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
