Youth Dies in Wild Elephant Attack While Bathing in Murti River, Dooars

• Kishan Oraon was fatally attacked by a wild elephant while bathing in the Murti River near Gorumara Wildlife Sanctuary.
• The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Matiali area of Dooars, highlighting human-elephant conflict.
• Oraon was initially treated at Mangalbari Rural Hospital and Mal Super Specialty Hospital before succumbing to injuries at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital.
• Forest department has launched intensified awareness campaigns, warning residents against entering forests or bathing in rivers.
• The death has caused a stir, prompting authorities to caution locals about risky activities near forest areas.

Why It Matters: A young man died from a wild elephant attack in Dooars, prompting increased forest department warnings.