Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Plantation Worker Killed in Wild Elephant Attack in Idukki
A plantation worker named Kochuthevar was attacked by wild elephants in Idukki.
He was 60 years old and came from Bodinayakanur in Tamil Nadu.
The attack happened at about 7 a.m.
while he was working at an estate in Poopara.
He tried to move away after seeing the elephants.
The herd attacked him before he could escape.
Local people burst crackers to make the elephants leave.
Kochuthevar died at the spot.
Police are investigating the incident, and doctors will conduct a postmortem.
Kochuthevar, a 60-year-old plantation worker from Bodinayakanur in Tamil Nadu, died in the attack.
Police said he encountered a herd of wild elephants at about 7 a.m. while working at an estate in Poopara.
The elephants attacked him when he tried to move away from the area.
Local residents burst crackers to drive the elephants away, but Kochuthevar had already died.
Santhanpara police opened an investigation, and the body will be handed over after postmortem.
- Who
- Kochuthevar, a 60-year-old plantation worker and native of Bodinayakanur in Tamil Nadu.
- What
- He was killed after being attacked by a herd of wild elephants.
- When
- Thursday, August 27, at about 7 a.m.
- Where
- An estate in Poopara, Idukki, Kerala.
- Why
- He encountered the elephant herd while working and was attacked when he tried to move away.
- Victim
- Kochuthevar, aged 60
- Occupation
- Plantation worker
- Incident location
- Poopara, Idukki, Kerala
- Approximate time
- 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 27
- Rescue attempt
- Local people burst crackers to drive the elephants away
- Police action
- Santhanpara police started an investigation
- Next step
- The body will be handed over to relatives after postmortem