Gharials, Jungle Cat safely reach Bannerghatta Biological Park after truck accident in Telangana
Bengaluru: A group of animals, including eight gharials and a jungle cat, arrived safely at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) in Bengaluru after their transport truck overturned in Telangana. The animals were being relocated from Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna, as part of an animal exchange program.
The incident occurred on Thursday when the truck carrying the gharials, which are fish-eating crocodiles, and the jungle cat crashed into a power transmission pole near Mondigutta forest check-post in Telangana’s Nirmal district. The truck overturned due to the impact, causing two gharials to slip out of the vehicle. Local forest officials and the Nirmal Police quickly recaptured the gharials and reloaded them onto a backup truck.
According to BBP officers, the animals were en route to Bengaluru in two trucks. A white tiger was being transported in one vehicle, while the gharials and the jungle cat were in the second. The accident occurred when the driver of the second truck, who admitted to feeling drowsy, lost control of the vehicle. The driver had no co-driver or helper to assist him during the journey.
Despite the mishap, BBP Veterinary Officer Dr. Anand certified that all the animals were in good health following the accident. The Telangana Forest Department worked with local authorities to arrange an alternative vehicle, ensuring the animals continued their journey.
The animals, including the white tiger, reached BBP on Thursday night. AV Surya Sen, Deputy Conservator of Forests and Executive Director of BBP, confirmed that the animals were part of an exchange program, with BBP set to send zebras and thamin deer to Patna's Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park in return.
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Two Kalaburagi Jailers suspended over alleged VIP treatment to inmates
Kalaburagi: Two jailers at the Kalaburagi Central Jail, Sainaz Nigewan and Panduranga Harwal, have been suspended for alleged dereliction of duty following accusations of providing special privileges to certain inmates.
The suspension comes after a video went viral on social media, showing inmates using smartphones and consuming ganja inside the jail premises.
The footage sparked widespread criticism, leading to an internal investigation. Kalaburagi City Police Commissioner Dr. Sharanappa conducted a raid on the Central Jail and investigated the allegations. Based on the findings, ADGP Malini Krishnamurthy issued the suspension order for the two jailers.
