60-year-old morning walker killed in Bengaluru elephant attack
A 60-year-old man was killed in a suspected wild elephant attack during his morning walk in Bengaluru on Monday, as the incident renewed concerns over shrinking wildlife habitats and increasing human-elephant conflict. The victim, identified as Nagaraj, a resident of Anchepalya, was attacked at around 5.30 am near Doddabele, off Mysuru Road and behind Rajarajeshwari Medical College and Hospital.…
A 60-year-old man named Nagaraj was fatally injured by a wild elephant while out for his daily morning walk in Bengaluru on Monday. The incident occurred around 5:30 AM near Rajarajeshwari Hospital on Mysuru Road. According to eye-witnesses, the elephant lifted Nagaraj with its trunk, threw him to the ground, and stepped on him before moving away.
Nagaraj was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. CCTV footage of the area showed a morning jogger narrowly escaping the same elephant moments earlier. The elephant had wandered nearly 5 km outside of its usual forest habitat and into a populated area. Residents expressed their anger, accusing the forest department of negligence and demanding compensation for Nagaraj's family.
The forest minister visited the scene and promised compensation worth Rs 20 lakh. The attack highlights the growing issue of habitat loss due to urban expansion, with some social media users speculating that encroachment on animal territories is a contributing factor.
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