Bengaluru: Justice Pratinidhi Srinivasacharya Dinesh Kumar on Saturday took oath as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court.

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office to him.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil were among those who were present.Justice Kumar was born on February 25, 1962. He is an alumnus of National College and BMS College in Bengaluru. Justice Kumar was born on February 25, 1962. He is an alumnus of National College and BMS College in Bengaluru

He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court on January 2, 2015 and permanent judge on December 30, 2016.

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Chikkamagaluru: In a tragic incident reported near Bannur village in NR Pura taluk, close to Balehonnur, a farmer lost his life in a wild elephant attack.

The deceased has been identified as Subbegowda, who was reportedly attacked by a wild elephant while he was at his farm near the village. According to sources, the elephant, already present in the estate, suddenly charged at him.

Subbegowda was trampled by the elephant, sustaining severe injuries that led to his death on the spot.

Wild elephant menace has been intensifying in NR Pura taluk. Just a few days ago, another fatal incident was reported where a woman laborer was killed by an elephant near Balehonnur. The recurring attacks have sparked widespread anger among villagers and farmers, who have criticized the Forest Department for its failure to control the elephant menace.

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