Bahraich: A 26-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant assault right here on Friday morning within the neighborhood of the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, officers mentioned.
Mubarak, a resident of the Bhawanipur village, was biking to the Bharthapur village for work when he encountered the elephant. The animal charged at him, lifting him with its trunk and throwing him to the bottom earlier than trampling him. Regardless of efforts to save lots of him, Mubarak succumbed to his accidents on the best way to hospital, they mentioned.
Confirming the loss of life, Forest Vary Officer Ram Kumar mentioned the report of the incident was being despatched to the upper authorities. A compensation might be given to the deceased’s household after finishing the formalities, he added.
The native forest division and police are investigating the incident and have sealed the highway between Bhawanipur and Katarnia Ghat. They’ve additionally suggested villagers to train warning and stay alert.
This newest assault comes on the heels of latest wolf and leopard sightings within the space.
