Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Man Trampled to Death by Elephant in Jharkhand Forest
A 32-year-old man named Ramesh Parhaiya was killed by an elephant in a forest.
He was walking through the Banajang forest with others when they were charged by elephants.
Unfortunately, Ramesh couldn't escape and was trampled.
Officials advise running downhill if chased by an elephant.
The man's family has received some financial help, and more is expected.
The body was taken to a hospital for examination.
The incident highlights the danger of wild animals and the tragic loss of life.
A 32-year-old man was killed by an elephant in Jharkhand's Garhwa district.
The incident occurred in Banajang forest on Sunday night.
The victim was a member of the Parhaiya tribal group.
The man was returning from a market with others when attacked.
Interim relief of Rs 1 lakh has been given to the family.
- Who
- Ramesh Parhaiya, a 32-year-old man from the Parhaiya tribal group.
- What
- Was trampled to death by a wild elephant.
- When
- Sunday night (incident); Reported Monday.
- Where
- Banajang forest, Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- While crossing the forest; the exact cause is not explicitly stated.
- Victim
- Ramesh Parhaiya
- Victim's Age
- 32 years old
- Location
- Banajang forest, Garhwa district, Jharkhand
- Cause of Death
- Trampled by elephant
- Relief Provided
- Rs 1 lakh (interim)
- Total Compensation
- Rs 4 lakh