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Sunday, May 18, 2025
The South Wayanad DFO said that they have informed the ward member and other representatives, and granted that there are no signs of the tusker on Friday, the search operation will be called off for the time being.
The report, prepared by amicus curiae M P Madhavan Kutty in response to petitions related to wildlife attacks in the state, also points out discrimination in the disbursement of compensation for deaths caused by snakebites and notes that there is considerable confusion even among the officials concerned.
Kali, who resided in the Swarnagadha, was attacked by a wild elephant on Friday when he went to the forest with his grandchild to collect firewood.
Meanwhile, an irate mob has gathered at Erumakolly, demanding strong assurances from Forest Department officials
The farmer, Benny Malayakulangara, came out of his house after the elephant began wreaking havoc on his farm shortly after midnight on Thursday.
The deceased is Arumukhan, (64), a native of Poolakkunnu near Erumakolly
The youth has been identified as Jabir, a native of Kalloor near Muthanga.
Their bodies were found during a search operation on Tuesday morning. The Forest department has moved the remaining family members to a safer location.
The incident occurred around 9.30 pm, about half a kilometre from Unnathi.
The local residents allege that the fencing meant to prevent wild animal intrusions in the area was only partially completed.
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