In Tumakuru, farmer Yoganand bravely stopped a leopard attack by grabbing its tail, preventing harm to villagers. Forest officials captured the weak and partially visually impaired animal, transferring it to a Mysuru rescue center. The leopard had been preying on livestock in nearby villages.
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Pallavi, the 64-year-old wife of retired Karnataka DGP Om Prakash, was arrested for his murder after confessing to stabbing him multiple times. Their son, Karthikesh, suspected his mother and sister of conspiracy, alleging Pallavi had been threatening Prakash for a week, prompting him to temporarily move out. Kriti convinced Prakash to return home before the fatal incident.
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