Wild Elephant attacks 60-year-old labourer in Hassan, leaves him injured
Hassan: In an incident reported from Watehalla village in Sakaleshpur taluk, Hassan district, a daily wage laborer was injured in a wild elephant attack on Thursday morning.
The injured worker, identified as 60-year-old Divakar Shetty, was on his way to work in the coffee plantations when he was suddenly attacked and trampled by a wild elephant. The attack left Shetty with a fractured right leg. His screams for help scared the elephant away.
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Divakar Shetty survived the attack and is currently receiving treatment at the taluk hospital.
A team from the forest department visited the site to conduct an inspection following the incident. The attack has caused concern among local laborers, who are now reluctant to return to work in the area due to the fear of further wildlife encounters.
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Shehbaz Sharif says ceasefire extends beyond Iran, including “Lebanon and elsewhere”
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and their allies extends beyond the immediate conflict and includes “Lebanon and elsewhere,” adding that it is effective immediately.
In a social media post, Sharif said, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”
He said both sides had shown “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and remained constructively engaged in efforts aimed at peace and stability during the high-stakes mediation process.
“We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days,” Sharif added.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
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