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Tribal Man Killed in Wild Elephant Attack in Kerala's Idukki
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News18•23-09-2026, 10:30
Tribal Man Killed in Wild Elephant Attack in Kerala's Idukki
- •A 47-year-old tribal man, identified as Vijayan, was killed in a wild elephant attack near Panniyar in Idukki, Kerala.
- •The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday as Vijayan was returning home.
- •Locals reported that the elephant chased and killed Vijayan after he attempted to flee.
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A 47-year-old tribal man named Vijayan was killed by a wild elephant near Panniyar in Idukki hill district during the early hours of Wednesday while returning home.
According to local accounts, the victim came face-to-face with a tusker and attempted to flee, but the elephant chased him down and killed him.
Forest officials identified the deceased victim as a 47-year-old tribal man named Vijayan, who was on his way home when the incident occurred.
