Woman trampled to death by Tusker

Dhenkanal,Dec 10 (UNI) A 43-year old woman was trampled to death today by a tusker in
Kandarsingha village in Dhenkanal district.

In the last two months the tusker had killed two persons and injured one creating panic among
the residents in the area.

On November 16 last the tusker killed one Bauri Sahu of Palasahi and severely injured
Ramakanta Sahu of Damal on November 27.

A herd of elephants, more particularly a lone tusker have created havoc in Mahabiroad forest
range for last several months.The forest department has failed to drive the herd away from
human habitation.

Nirupama BIswal was trampled to death by the tusker while she was returning home after easing
herself.

.At that time of the tragic incident there was no power in the village and the women could not
see the animal in the darkness, the villagers said.

The irate villagers demanding proper protection from the herd blocked the road at near
Bhalumunda chhack .

On receiving the report the Range officer of Mahiroad range Haramohan Pattnaik went to the
spot, pacified the irate villagers and sent the body for post mortem.

He also paid Rs.40000 towards funeral expenses of the deceased and promised to pay another
Rs four lakh as compensation to the victim’s family.
UNI XC- BD KK

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