Tragedy in Sundergarh: Elephant Attack Claims Life

A man was killed by a wild elephant in Sundergarh, Odisha, after attending a cultural event. The incident occurred at night when the victim and his friend encountered the elephant. The friend was severely injured and is receiving medical treatment. Forest personnel intervened to drive the elephant away.

A tragedy unfolded in Sundergarh district, Odisha, as a wild elephant attack resulted in the death of a man. The unfortunate incident occurred after the man attended a cultural program celebrating Laxmi Puja.

As he returned home with a friend, the duo unexpectedly encountered the elephant. The animal gave chase, and tragically trampled the victim, leading to his demise. His companion suffered critical injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at Rourkela Government Hospital.

Upon receiving reports of the incident, forest officials were dispatched to the scene, where they successfully managed to drive the elephant away, averting further harm.

(With inputs from agencies.)