Hassan: A bizarre incident occurred in Arehalli village, Belur taluk of Karnataka’s Hassan district, where a lone tusker, enraged by a dog’s barking, lifted and tossed an Alto car. The incident has caused panic among locals, with the front of the car sustaining damage, though fortunately, no lives were lost. Around 6:30 PM, a local dog began barking near an Alto car parked on a village road. At that moment, a lone tusker emerged from the nearby forest, disturbed by the noise, and charged toward the car.read also: Karnataka on the Path to Bankruptcy? R. Ashok’s Warning Citing CAG Report
In a fit of rage, the elephant lifted the car with its tusks and threw it approximately 10-15 feet, according to villagers. No individuals were present at the scene, averting a major tragedy. A local resident, Rajesh, remarked, “The tusker likely got agitated by the dog’s barking. Nobody could have imagined it would lift and throw such a large car. This is truly a shocking incident.” The event has created an atmosphere of fear in the village, as wild elephants and lone tuskers frequently venture into the area, leaving residents terrified.read also: Narendra Modi Government's Constitutional Amendment: BJP’s Commitment to Rule of Law Amid Congress Opposition
Officials from the Forest Department visited the site and suspect that the lone tusker, separated from its herd, wandered into the village from the forest. “Lone tuskers are generally aggressive. The dog’s barking might have irritated it,” a forest official stated. An operation has been launched to locate the tusker and guide it back to the forest. Villagers have demanded permanent measures from the Forest Department to prevent wild elephants and tuskers from entering the village. A village leader said, “Wild animals frequently come into the village from the nearby forest. We need a permanent solution to this problem.”read also: Youth Brutally Assaulted by Girl’s Family in Piprahi Village, Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh After Meeting Through Facebook
Recent incidents involving wild elephants and tuskers have been on the rise in Hassan district. In April, a farmer in Channapattana, Hassan, made headlines by performing a traditional ritual for his pregnant cow. However, incidents like this one have further heightened fear among locals. The village is gripped by anxiety, and residents are hopeful that the Forest Department’s actions will provide a resolution to this ongoing issue.JUNEBERRY® 100% Pure Cotton Oversized Loose Baggy Fit Drop Shoulder Half Sleeve Round Neck Cool Front Teddy Printed Cork & White T-Shirt for Women/Girls (Available in from S to 2XL)