Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Woman Killed in Suspected Wild Animal Attack Near Shettivaripalle
N. Balasubbamma went to a field early in the morning to collect grass.
She was found badly hurt and had died.
Her grandson saw her and called for help.
People nearby think a wild animal may have attacked her, but officials have not identified the animal.
A wild boar or bear is among the possibilities mentioned.
Forest officials are investigating, and police have also opened a case.
Her body was taken to a government hospital for an examination.
People in nearby villages are worried about going alone to their fields.
Officials suspect animals may be seeking water near homes because forest areas have little water.
N. Balasubbamma died after a suspected wild animal attack near Shettivaripalle village on Friday.
She had gone to a field in the early morning to collect grass and was found with severe facial injuries.
Her grandson Sandeep discovered her on the ground and raised an alarm; locals found her dead.
Forest officials are examining the area and her body to determine whether a wild boar, bear, or another animal was responsible.
Police registered a case after a complaint from her son, while the death has raised fears among nearby villagers.
- Who
- N. Balasubbamma was killed; forest officials and Mydukur Urban police are investigating.
- What
- She died in a suspected wild animal attack; the animal has not been identified.
- When
- Friday, in the early hours.
- Where
- Near Shettivaripalle village in YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The reason for the attack is unknown; officials suspect animals may have entered human settlements seeking drinking water amid water scarcity in forest areas.
Possible explanation
What remains unknown
Animal involved
Possible explanation
The injuries appeared consistent with claws or teeth, and a wild boar or bear is suspected.
What remains unknown
Officials have not determined which animal was responsible; the cause remains under investigation.
Reason animals may be near homes
Possible explanation
Officials suspect animals may have entered human habitations in search of drinking water amid forest water scarcity.
What remains unknown
The articles do not establish that water scarcity caused this specific attack.
- Deceased
- N. Balasubbamma
- Location
- Near Shettivaripalle village, Mydukur assembly constituency, YSR Kadapa district
- Activity
- Collecting grass in a field
- Possible animals
- Wild boar or bear; not yet confirmed
- Hospital
- Proddatur Government Hospital, for post-mortem examination
- Police action
- Mydukur Urban police registered a case after a complaint from her son, Venkateswara Reddy
- Investigation
- Forest officials are examining the area and body to identify the animal