Man killed in wild elephant attack in Chamarajanagar, another injured
Chamarajanagar: A 40-year-old man was killed on the spot after being attacked by a wild elephant while traveling on a forest road near Meenyam in Hanur taluk on Tuesday.
The deceased, identified as Muniyappa, was a resident of Koppa village. He and his companion, Kulluchcha, were on their way from Koppa to Odiyarpalya, where they worked as farm laborers. While passing through the forest, a wild elephant suddenly attacked them.
Muniyappa sustained severe injuries and died instantly, while Kulluchcha lost consciousness. Forest personnel on patrol discovered the incident and alerted senior officials. Authorities rushed to the scene and shifted Kulluchcha to Chamarajanagar District Hospital for treatment.
Hospital sources confirmed that Kulluchcha has regained consciousness and is recovering.
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I will do my duty, party will decide the rest: D.K. Shivakumar
Hubballi: Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar reaffirmed his commitment to his party, stating that he will perform his duties diligently and leave decisions about his future to the party leadership.
Responding to questions from the media at the Hubballi airport on Tuesday, Shivakumar said, "I will do my duty. The party will decide the rest."
He emphasized his loyalty and dedication to the party’s work, dismissing any personal ambition for positions of power. "I don’t need to go and look for any position. I will do whatever work needs to be done for the party and the government. I am not in a hurry," he added.
