Leopard attacks three in Shivamogga, two seriously injured
Shivamogga: A leopard attacked three people in a single day, leaving two seriously injured, in Tadasanahalli, Adaganti, and Muthagi villages of Shikaripura taluk in Shivamogga on Saturday, triggering panic among residents.
According to police, Sudeep from Adaganti village was attacked in the evening while fetching fodder from a maize field near Muthagi village. He sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at Meggan Hospital in Shivamogga.
In another incident, Muthanna from Tadasanahalli village was attacked on Saturday morning when he went to water his fields. He was also seriously injured and admitted to Meggan Hospital.
Later in the evening, the leopard attempted to attack Hoovyanayaka, who was riding a bike on the main road between Tadasanahalli and Adaganti villages, but he managed to escape.
Forest officials have placed traps at three locations, including the Muthagi forest area, to capture the leopard.
Zonal Forest Officer Javid Angadi said that leopards rarely attack humans and suggested that the animal may be disturbed or suffering from an illness.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
