Farmer killed in wild elephant attack near Kadambur
A farmer named Thangavel was trampled to death by a wild elephant near Kadambur; relatives protested demanding compensation and safety measures.
Farmer Thangavel (65) was killed after being trampled by a wild elephant near Kadambur in Erode district. His family found his body in his field after he failed to return home from his farm.
Family members initially blocked forest officials and police from moving the body, demanding immediate compensation and measures to drive the elephant away. The body was eventually recovered following talks with the authorities.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai