Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Elephant Kills Farmer in Andhra Pradesh; Relief Announced
A farmer in India was sleeping in his field to protect his crops.
A wild elephant came into his field and damaged the crops.
When the farmer shouted, the elephant attacked and killed him.
The government announced financial help for the farmer's family.
Officials are working to track the elephant and improve warning systems to prevent this from happening again.
The elephant had come from a neighboring state.
A 64-year-old farmer named Kittappa was killed by a wild elephant in Andhra Pradesh.
The incident occurred in Kurmanipalli village, Chittoor district, early Thursday morning.
The farmer was sleeping in a hut in his agricultural field to protect his crops.
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan ordered an ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh to the victim's family.
Officials are tracking the elephant, which reportedly crossed over from Tamil Nadu, and are looking into improving early warning systems.
- Who
- A 64-year-old farmer, Kittappa
- What
- Trampled to death by a wild elephant while sleeping in his field
- When
- Thursday around 3 AM
- Where
- Kurmanipalli village, Kuppam mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- The farmer was sleeping in a hut in his field to protect his crop when a lone elephant entered the field, damaged the crop, and attacked him when he shouted.
Human Safety Measures
Elephant Management
Early Warning Systems
Human Safety Measures
Need for stronger, expanded early-warning systems including social media alerts for residents in forest-bordering villages.
Elephant Management
Elephant movement has been a persistent concern in the region, with this elephant crossing over from Tamil Nadu.
Preventing Casualties
Human Safety Measures
Focus on improved monitoring and field-level coordination to prevent further casualties.
Elephant Management
Elephants damaging crops and entering agricultural fields leading to human-animal conflict.
- Victim's Age
- 64
- Victim's Name
- Kittappa
- Location
- Kurmanipalli village, Kuppam mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- Around 3 AM
- Day of Incident
- Thursday
- Ex Gratia Announced
- Rs 10 lakh
