Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh villagers clash over buffalo ownership; demand DNA test
Ballari: In a bizarre incident, a dispute over the ownership of a buffalo bull between residents of Bommanahal village in Ballari district and Metahal village in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh has escalated to the Moka police station in Ballari.
Villagers from Bommanahal and Metahal have demanded that a DNA test be conducted to determine the bull’s parentage, as reported by the New Indian Express on Wednesday.
The five-year-old buffalo bull, initially from Bommanahal, was recently set loose by the villagers after they decided to sacrifice it during their upcoming village fair in January. However, the bull went missing and was later found in Metahal, located 20 kilometers away.
When a group from Bommanahal attempted to take the bull from Metahal, an altercation broke out, and several of them were injured. The bull is currently tied up in Metahal, with villagers there refusing to accept Bommanahal’s claim of ownership, despite the latter asserting that the bull’s mother is in their village.
The dispute has led both villages to demand a DNA test to establish the bull’s parentage. Speaking to The New Indian Express, Hanumantha R. from Bommanahal explained that their village celebrates the Goddess Sakammadevi fair, during which a buffalo bull is sacrificed once in five years. He noted that the buffalo identified for the ritual is now being held by villagers in Metahal, where a similar fair is held every three years.
Hanumantha expressed hope that the issue would be resolved amicably between villagers of Bommanahal and Metahal soon.
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Mangaluru’s Karavali Utsava is back; Cultural, beach events lined up, here’s the complete schedule
Mangaluru: This year’s Karavali Utsava will commence on December 20, with a wide range of cultural, adventure, and tourism-focused programs planned across Mangaluru and other parts of the Dakshina Kannada district, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. said.
He was speaking while presiding over a Karavali Utsava preparedness review meeting held at the District Commissioner’s office.
The main event will be held at the Karavali Utsava grounds in the city. In an effort to promote beach tourism, special programs will be organised at six beaches across the district, which include Panambur, Ullal, Someshwara, Sasihitlu, Tannirbhavi, and the Blue Flag Beach.
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Outlining the schedule, the Deputy Commissioner said adventure sports will be held at Sasihitlu Beach, while a wine, cheese, and cake festival will take place at the Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach.
A music festival and triathlon are planned at Tannirbhavi Beach. Football, volleyball and other sports events will be organised at Ullal Beach, cultural programs at Panambur Beach, and a music evening and yoga program at Someshwara Beach.
In addition, food festivals featuring a variety of local and regional cuisines will be held at all beaches. The Kala Parba program and a flower and floriculture exhibition will be organised at Kadri Park, while a film festival is also planned in Mangaluru city.
A football tournament will be held at Nehru Maidan on December 27 and 28, and special programs will be organised at Pilikula Nisargadhama. To attract tourists, helicopter joyrides have also been arranged, the Deputy Commissioner said.
The review meeting was attended by Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narvade Vinayak Karbari, Mangaluru Deputy Divisional Officer Meenakshi Arya, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Deputy Conservator of Forests Antony Mariappa, and other officials.
