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.