Curiosity fatal: Ramapada Hembram killed by elephant in Bankura

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News18•13-12-2025, 14:16
Curiosity fatal: Ramapada Hembram killed by elephant in Bankura
- •A man named Ramapada Hembram (40-42) died in an elephant attack in Bankura's Bishnupur forest division late Saturday night.
- •The victim reportedly approached the elephant out of curiosity, leading to the fatal attack.
- •The incident caused panic among locals, prompting the forest department to increase surveillance and issue warnings.
- •The forest department has initiated the process for government compensation to the victim's family.
- •This is one of several recent fatal elephant attacks in the Jangalmahal region, highlighting growing human-elephant conflict.
Why It Matters: Elephant attack death in Bankura highlights escalating human-wildlife conflict.
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