The incident in which a working woman lost her life due to a wild elephant attack, along with the alleged lathi charge that followed, has triggered widespread anger across the district. In response, a bandh has been announced in Koppa, N.R. Pura, Sringeri, and Kadabagere taluks. Many shops and commercial establishments remained closed as people extended their support to the bandh. Protests were held throughout the day in Kadabagere, and reports suggest that the situation turned tense by evening.
