Leopard cub rescued near Turahalli reserve forest in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Apr 3: A six-month-old leopard cub was rescued near the Turahalli reserve forest on Wednesday, officials said.
The leopard which had reportedly taken refuge in a parked truck near the forest area was rescued by the forest department officials.
In a video, the animal could be seen crossing the road amid traffic movement causing panic among commuters.
“We have rescued the cub. It was caught near the Turahalli reserve forest. It appeared like it was dehydrated. It was not hurt. We have rescued it safely and got it treated at People for Animals (wildlife hospital). After proper treatment and recuperation, we will release it into forest,” a senior forest official said.
Even a 8 month old cub was also rescued by the @aranya_kfd along with the Leopard as it was resting under a parked truck near Turahalli forest#Bengaluru https://t.co/6hcXwQEDUt pic.twitter.com/bY8QS3wf2C
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Jharkhand: 6 arrested for kidnapping Bengal businessman, associate
Khunti (PTI): Six persons have been arrested for allegedly abducting a West Bengal-based businessman and his associate in Jharkhand's Khunti district and demanding a ransom of Rs 10 lakh, police said on Sunday.
The incident occurred on Friday in Tilmi area under the jurisdiction of Jariyagarh police station. Upon receiving information, police rescued both victims, they said.
Torpa Sub-divisional Police Officer Christopher Kerketta said, "We have rescued both the victims and arrested six people for their alleged involvement in the crime."
The businessman, identified as Haru Mukherjee (65), had come to the house of his associate, Vijay Oraon (40), to recruit labourers for work at a brick kiln.
The accused hail from different parts of Khunti, and police also seized a four-wheeler, three motorcycles, and five mobile phones from their possession, the officer said, adding an FIR has also been registered and further investigation is underway.
