Man killed in suspected elephant attack in Kerala’s Malappuram
A man named Jamsheer died from injuries sustained in a suspected elephant attack in Kerala's Malappuram district. He was found seriously injured in a forest-fringe area and later succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital. Local residents expressed concerns about the frequent movement of wild animals into plantations and the lack of safety measures from the Forest department.
- ▪Jamsheer was a rubber-tapping labourer from Karuvarakund.
- ▪He was found injured in a forest-fringe area and died in a private hospital.
- ▪Local residents reported frequent wild animal movements posing threats to lives and property.
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A man who sustained severe injuries in a suspected wild elephant attack on Tuesday died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Malappuram district of Kerala, officials said.The deceased was identified as Jamsheer, a rubber-tapping labourer from Karuvarakund.According to local residents, he was found seriously injured in a forest-fringe area on Tuesday morning and was rushed to a private hospital in Perinthalmanna, where he later succumbed to his injuries.Forest officials said the exact cause of death would be confirmed only after the post-mortem examination.A senior forest official said there were some issues of clarity in this incident.
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