A woman in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, tragically lost her life in a fatal elephant attack while heading to a farmhouse, prompting investigations and compensation assurances.
Key Points
- A woman in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, was fatally attacked by an elephant.
- The incident occurred in Rampur Chatha village when the woman was going to collect milk.
- Forest officials have assured the victim's family of compensation following the tragic event.
- Local police have initiated legal proceedings and sent the body for post-mortem examination.
A 45-year-old woman was attacked and killed by an elephant here on Friday, while she was heading to a farmhouse to collect milk, an official said.
Details of the Elephant Attack
Forest Ranger Yogesh Kumar said the incident took place Friday morning in Rampur Chatha village under Mandawali police station area.
Brahmavati, who had gone out to fetch milk, was attacked by an elephant that emerged from the surrounding forest, and was killed on the spot.
After she did not return home for a long time, her family members began a search and found her body lying by the roadside, the official said.
Response to the Incident
The forest department has assured the family of compensation, officials said.
Mandawali Station House Officer Rakesh Kumar said the body has been sent for post-mortem, and further legal proceedings are underway.
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