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Wild Boar Attack in Keralam Leaves Elderly Woman Dead and Three Injured
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News18•11-10-2026, 09:45
Wild Boar Attack in Keralam Leaves Elderly Woman Dead and Three Injured
- •An elderly woman, PK Fathima, died and three others were injured in a wild boar attack in Malappuram.
- •The incident occurred when the victims were heading to a religious centre for dawn prayers.
- •Fathima and Muhammad Ali were attacked first before the boars charged at the rest of the group.
- •The injured individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital where Fathima succumbed to her injuries.
- •Residents have frequently complained about wild boars raiding crops in the area.
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An elderly woman named PK Fathima died and three other individuals sustained injuries after encountering a sounder of wild boars while heading to a religious centre for dawn prayers on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The individuals injured in the attack along with Fathima were Muhammad Ali, Hameed, and VP Abdullah, who were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical examinations.
Residents have frequently complained about wild boars being spotted in the area and regularly raiding local crops, posing an ongoing safety menace.
