Man killed in wild elephant attack in Kerala’s Athirappilly; protest hartal called
A 65-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Kerala's Athirappilly, leading to protests in the area. The incident has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of human-wildlife conflicts, with locals reporting multiple similar incidents in recent months. In response, residents have called for a hartal and plan to block a major highway to demand action.
- ▪The victim, identified as Mohanan Pullerkattu, was attacked by an elephant near his home.
- ▪This incident marks the sixth death related to elephant attacks in the area within a year.
- ▪Residents are demanding immediate measures to prevent further human-wildlife conflicts.
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A 65-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Vaisyeri near Athirappilly in Kerala in the early hours of Saturday, triggering widespread anger among residents and a hartal call in the region.The deceased has been identified as Mohanan Pullerkattu. The incident occurred around 2.45 am when the elephant strayed close to his residence. Woman killed, husband injured in wild elephant attack in Kerala’s WayanadAccording to locals, Mohanan stepped out into the courtyard after hearing neighbours raising alarm about the elephant’s presence. In the darkness, the animal suddenly charged at him, fatally injuring him.
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