Hula Party Member Dies in Elephant Attack in Jhargram, Raises Safety Concerns

• A Hula Party member, Ajit Mahato (40), died in an elephant attack in Jhargram while attempting to move a herd of 16-17 elephants.
• The incident occurred in Jhatiya forest, under Kharagpur Forest Division, when the elephant herd turned back due to excessive shouting.
• Mahato was severely injured and declared dead at the hospital, raising questions about the safety and training of Hula Party members.
• This tragic death follows two other elephant attack fatalities in Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram just a month prior.
• The Forest Department has launched an investigation and assured support to the deceased's family as per regulations.

Why It Matters: A Hula Party member's death in an elephant attack in Jhargram highlights critical safety and training gaps.