The tusker, said to have been separated from its herd, suddenly turned aggressive and attacked people, according to the onlookers.
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News1810-01-2026, 13:51

Wild Elephant Kills Three Near Jharkhand-Odisha Border, Death Toll Rises to 22

  • Three people were trampled to death by a wild elephant at Benisagar Lake in West Singhbhum district.
  • The aggressive tusker, separated from its herd, attacked locals, bringing the death toll to 22 in nine days.
  • One youth was crushed, another dragged into the forest, and a third succumbed to injuries in hospital.
  • All deceased are reportedly from Jharkhand; their identities are yet to be established.
  • Panic grips locals as forest officials issue alerts and monitor the situation to prevent further casualties.

Why It Matters: A wild elephant killed three more people, raising the death toll to 22 in nine days in the region.

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