The ongoing conflict between humans and elephants has once again turned fatal as a man fell victim to a wild elephant attack in the Tengapani Reserve Forests area under the jurisdiction of the Jagun regional forest department office.
The victim, identified as Bhadreshwar Bora, a 55-year-old resident of Tinku Pathar village in Jagun died while on a routine quest for wild vegetables in the evening. The tranquil pursuit turned deadly when he encountered the wild elephant.
The Jagun police and forest department personnel responded to the scene of the attack, providing assistance and ensuring the area's safety. Despite their efforts, Bora succumbed to his injuries.
The body of Bhadreshwar Bora has been transported for postmortem examination, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack continue.