The deceased has been identified as Azees, a native of Pattikkunnu.

The deceased has been identified as Azees, a native of Pattikkunnu.

The deceased has been identified as Azees, a native of Pattikkunnu.

Malappuram: A 55-year-old man was found dead in a paddy field at Pariyapuram near Perinthalmanna on Tuesday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Azees, a native of Pattikkunnu. Police suspect that he was electrocuted by a trap allegedly set up to catch wild boars in the area. However, further details will emerge only after a detailed investigation.

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The incident comes amid rising concern over frequent wild boar attacks on farmlands in the region. Local residents have been staging protests, demanding urgent measures to address the growing menace.

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