Odisha's Kendrapara: Fisherman Dies in Saltwater Crocodile Attack

Entertainment National Sports Markets Business & Economy Lifestyle World Astrology & Religion Technology Education & Jobs Auto Politics Viral Opinions

Loading more articles...

Crocodile kills fisherman in Odisha's Kendrapara; Rs 10 lakh aid for family

Representational image (Image: News18)

N

News18•11-03-2026, 17:30

Crocodile kills fisherman in Odisha's Kendrapara; Rs 10 lakh aid for family

•48-year-old fisherman Deba Kumar Mandal killed by a saltwater crocodile in Baulakani village, Kendrapara, Odisha.
•Incident occurred near Bhitarkanika National Park while Mandal was casting a fishing net.
•Body retrieved from the river by forest and fire brigade personnel on Wednesday.
•Deceased's family to receive Rs 10 lakh ex gratia compensation from the forest department.
•This is the fourth human fatality due to human-crocodile conflict in the area in the last 12 months.

Read Full Article on News18 in English

✦

More like this

✦

More like this

Representational image (Image: News18)

Three Killed in Odisha Elephant Attacks; Panic Grips Kandhamal

Representational image (Image: News18)

Man Trampled to Death by Wild Elephant in Jharkhand's Latehar District

The CBI told the court that the alleged jewellery theft case against the deceased was closed. (AI-generated image)

Madras HC Rejects Bail for Four Cops in Sivaganga Custodial Death Case

प्रतापगढ़ में दर्दनाक हादसा, चलती कार पर गिरा बिजली का खंभा, सपा नेता की मौत

Tragic Accident in Pratapgarh: Electricity Pole Falls on Car, SP Leader Dies

Allu Arjun Help

Allu Arjun's Heartfelt Gesture: Lifetime Aid for Vetlapalem Fire Victim Durga

ప్రతీకాత్మక చిత్రం

Tragedy Strikes Godavarikhani: Husband Dies, Wife Commits Suicide in Six Days