Nayagada Tusker Attack Claims Second Womans Life in 12 Days
PROTEST signal, reported in IN, from orissapost.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Jankia, Orissa, India, Odisha.
What Happened
A 62-year-old woman, Pageli Jena, was trampled to death by a tusker in Ostapada village under Jankia gram panchayat in Nayagada district early Wednesday. She was killed while worshipping a tulsi plant during Kartik month rituals around 4 a.m. The tusker lifted her with its trunk, threw her onto the road, and she died on the spot. The incident marks the second fatal elephant attack on a woman in the Ranpur forest range in 12 days, following the death of a 41-year-old woman, Mamata Behera, on October 30. Villagers accused the Forest Department of inaction despite repeated attacks, leading to protests and late arrival of officials. The deceased’s family received Rs 10,000 from the Red Cross and Rs 1 lakh from the Forest Department. Forest officials and police later pacified protesters.
Why it matters
This incident intensifies concerns over elephant-related fatalities in rural areas, with two women killed in 12 days. The Forest Department faces criticism for delayed response, prompting demands for urgent measures to prevent further casualties. Families receive financial aid, but villagers remain frustrated with inadequate protection. Authorities are under pressure to address the escalating threat of wildlife attacks on humans.
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