Elderly Woman Killed by Elephant in Purulia; Family Gets 5 Lakh Compensation in 24 Hours

• Badobala Gope, 62, died in a wild elephant attack in Purulia's Jhalda range while collecting firewood.
• The Purulia Forest Department provided 5 lakh rupees compensation to her husband, Golok Gope, within 24 hours.
• The incident occurred on December 26, caused by a stray elephant from Jharkhand.
• Around 41 elephants are currently present in Purulia's forests, raising public safety concerns.
• Officials expressed condolences and assured preventive steps to avoid future incidents.

Why It Matters: Purulia Forest Department swiftly compensated the family of an elderly woman killed by an elephant, amid rising concerns.