Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Elderly Man Killed in Odisha Crocodile Attack
An elderly man in India was killed by a crocodile while he was working.
It happened in a river in a village.
The man was taking care of his animals when the crocodile attacked.
His body was found later.
The man's family will get money to help them.
These types of attacks are more common during the rainy season.
An 82-year-old man was killed in a crocodile attack.
The incident occurred in Malatipatna village in Odisha.
The victim, Panchanan Das, was a cattle grazer.
The attack took place in the Brahmani River.
The man's body was recovered and sent for post-mortem.
- Who
- Panchanan Das (victim) and a saltwater crocodile.
- What
- Death of an 82-year-old man due to a crocodile attack.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Brahmani River, Malatipatna village, Odisha.
- Why
- The crocodile attacked the man.
Victim's Family
Forest Department/Government
Impact
Victim's Family
Grief and loss of life.
Forest Department/Government
N/A
Future action
Victim's Family
Need for safety measures in the area.
Forest Department/Government
N/A
- Victim
- Panchanan Das, 82-year-old
- Location of Attack
- Brahmani River, Malatipatna village
- District
- Kendrapara, Odisha
- Cause of Death
- Crocodile attack
- Compensation
- Ex gratia compensation to the family
