Farmer trampled to death by elephant in Bargur hills
A 40-year-old farmer was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Bargur hills on Friday morning. The farmer, identified as Thangaraj, was attacked while behind his house and died on the spot from fatal injuries to his chest. The incident has created fear among villagers, who are urging the government to provide adequate compensation to the bereaved family.
- ▪The deceased farmer, Thangaraj, was a 40-year-old resident of Eppatham Palayam village.
- ▪Thangaraj was attacked by a lone elephant that had wandered into the village from the nearby forest area.
- ▪Residents have reported increased elephant movement in the area due to drought conditions in the forest.
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A 40-year-old farmer was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Bargur hills in Anthiyur taluk on Friday (May 29) morning.The police identified the deceased as Thangaraj of Eppatham Palayam village, who worked his land near the forest area. Thangaraj was behind his house around 6 a.m. when a lone elephant suddenly approached him from behind. He tried to flee, but the animal chased him and attacked him with its tusk, inflicting fatal injuries to his chest. He died on the spot.Hearing his cries, family members and neighbours rushed to the area. By then, the elephant had retreated into the forest. They found Thangaraj lying in a pool of blood and informed the Bargur police and Forest Department officials.
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