Crocodile killed by train

GADG (IANS). A crocodile died after falling under a train in Karnataka’s Gadag district, officials said on Monday. The incident took place in Hel Aluru village.

According to officials, the crocodile came out of the Malaprabha river and fell under the train while crossing the tracks.

The eight-foot-long crocodile was cut in two as the train came under.

When locals saw it, they removed the crocodile carcass from the track and informed the authorities.

Forest department officials have taken up the matter for investigation and sources said they will dispose of the body of the dead crocodile.