Archive · 28 May 2025
Two Women Injured in Elephant Attack in Keonjhar Forest
Two women were attacked by an elephant in a forest in Keonjhar, India.
They were gathering firewood when they encountered the wild animal.
One woman was grabbed and thrown, fracturing her leg, while the other was hurt trying to escape.
Both were taken to the hospital, and one was later moved for specialized treatment.
The forest officials are watching the injured woman's condition and warning locals about elephant movement.
This unfortunate event highlights the ongoing risk of elephant attacks in the area.
Sadly, one of the women, Gitarani Naik, had previously lost her husband in a similar incident.
These attacks are a serious concern for the local community.
Two women were injured in an elephant attack in Keonjhar.
Gitarani Naik was critically injured after being thrown by the elephant.
Padmini Naik was injured while fleeing the scene.
The injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Local forest officials are monitoring the situation and alerting residents.
- Who
- Two women, Gitarani Naik and Padmini Naik.
- What
- Were injured in an elephant attack.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Patala forest under Champua range in Keonjhar district, India.
- Why
- The women encountered a wild elephant while collecting firewood.
- Location
- Champua, Keonjhar district
- Injured
- Gitarani Naik, 60
- Injured
- Padmini Naik, 45
- Gitarani Naik's Injury
- Fractured leg
- Padmini Naik's Injury
- Hit a tree
- Incident Date
- Wednesday
- Previous Fatal Attack
- Sudra Naik (Gitarani's husband)