Train runs over 17 sheep in Karnataka
Channarayapatna: In a tragic incident near Hosaboodanur village on Thursday evening, 17 sheep were killed after being hit by a train while attempting to cross the railway tracks. The accident occurred after a flock of sheep was scattered by stray dogs, leading to chaos.
The sheep belonged to Jayamma, a resident of Hosaboodanur village, who suffered a financial loss of over ₹2 lakh. According to reports, Jayamma was returning home after grazing her livestock when dogs chased the flock, causing them to run in different directions. In the commotion, 17 sheep ended up on the railway tracks and were fatally struck by an oncoming train.
Following the incident, railway police officials visited the spot and conducted an inspection. Upon learning about the tragedy, local MLA P. Ravikumar Gowda assured Jayamma of financial assistance, promising to personally compensate her for the loss.
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Drug peddler's property worth Rs 1 crore attached in Srinagar
Srinagar (PTI): Property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler was on Saturday attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, police said.
A double-storey house on eight marlas of land situated at Wantpora Eidgah, belonging to Basit Bilal Dar, a notorious drug peddler, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, a police spokesperson said.
He said Dar is involved in two cases registered under various sections of the NDPS Act.
During investigation, it was established that the accused had acquired the said property through illicit proceeds generated from drug trafficking activities, the spokesperson said.
Consequently, the property was attached under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of the two independent witnesses, strictly in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, he said.
As per the attachment order, the owner has been restrained from selling, leasing, transferring, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the property till further orders, the spokesperson added.
