Pit bull sacrifices life after killing 12-foot-long cobra in Karnataka
Hassan: In a tragic yet heroic incident, a pit bull named Bheema lost its life after bravely fighting a 12-foot-long cobra that entered a poultry farm in Kattaya village, Hassan district. The dog, known for its courage, tore the venomous snake into 11 pieces before succumbing to its injuries.
The cobra was spotted slithering into the farm owned by Shamanth Gowda. Upon noticing the threat, Bheema, along with another dog named Ruby, a female Doberman, immediately attacked the reptile to protect the farm's residents, including Gowda's family and laborers.
Eyewitnesses reported that Bheema displayed remarkable aggression and agility, grabbing the massive snake in its mouth and biting it repeatedly. The battle lasted for 40 minutes, during which the cobra inflicted a fatal bite on Bheema’s nose. Despite the venomous attack, the pit bull continued to fight until it finally tore the snake apart.
Shamanth Gowda revealed that this was not Bheema's first encounter with dangerous reptiles. "Fighting with snakes was not new for Bheema. He had killed around 15 poisonous snakes in our plantation before," he said.
A chilling video capturing the intense fight between the pit bull and the cobra has surfaced online, garnering widespread attention. The visuals show Bheema leaping at the snake and biting it repeatedly while Ruby assists in the attack.
Although Bheema lost its life, the dog successfully prevented a potentially fatal snake attack on the farm’s residents.
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No proposal to hike bus fares in Karnataka, says Ramalinga Reddy
Bengaluru: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has said there is no proposal at present to increase bus fares in the state, even if diesel prices go up.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Reddy said he was not aware of any decision to raise diesel prices and added that it would be welcome if no such hike takes place.
He said that although an increase in diesel prices would add to the financial burden of state-run transport corporations such as Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, no discussion has been held so far regarding a revision in passenger fares.
Commenting on the recent salary revision for transport corporation employees, the minister said the government had already conveyed its decision and declined to comment on reports that some employees were dissatisfied with the announcement.
On the delay in holding elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority, Reddy said it was natural for aspirants to feel disappointed and acknowledged that the postponement was also increasing pressure on party leaders.
He said Bengaluru’s infrastructure development since 1947 had seen substantial progress during Congress governments, but added that questions regarding the reasons for postponing the elections should be addressed to Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.
Reddy also said he had no information regarding any power-sharing arrangement within the government, but was aware of discussions on a cabinet reshuffle.
He noted that he had travelled to New Delhi only three times in the past three years and said it would be good if the cabinet expansion takes place soon.
According to him, there had been indications that the expansion would occur after two and a half years in office, but it has already been delayed by six months.
