Angul: A couple was attacked by an elephant leading to death of a woman and serious injuries to her husband in Bantala forest range in Odisha’s Angul district, a source said Tuesday.
The victims were identified as Sulochana Biswal and her husband Chhabil Biswal – residents of Talagarh village under Angul Block in the district.
According to the source, the couple had gone to a farm in the morning. An elephant attacked them there in which Sulochana was killed.
Following the attack, villagers took Chhabil to hospital. He has been admitted to Angul District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) for treatment, the source added.
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In another similar yet unrelated incident last Thursday, two people died in a wild elephant attack in the wee hours at Pateli village under Angul Forest Division. They were trampled to death by the elephant while they were on their way to relieve themselves.
Soon after the incident, the irate villagers blocked the road close to the village after informing the forest officials. The protestors burnt tyres and demanded adequate compensation for the victims.
PNN