Elderly woman killed in wild elephant attack in Sherpur
With this, three people, including two farmers, were killed in such attacks over the past ten days
A 65-year-old woman has been killed in an attack by a herd of wild elephants in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur district, police and locals said today (30 May).
The incident occurred last night (29 May).
With this, three people, including two farmers, were killed in such attacks over the past ten days.
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The deceased was identified as Suratun Nesa, wife of the late Rongu Sheikh of Batkuchi Namapara area in the upazila.
According to locals, a herd of 15 elephants descended from the hills in search of food amid rain, dragged the sleeping woman out of the house, crushed her in the courtyard and killed her.
Deowan Ali, Range Officer of Madhutila Forest Division, said that the elephants have been rampaging through Batkuchi and Palashikura for several days.
The same herd damaged eco-park facilities, local homes and even a film shooting set, he said.
