Archive · 20 May 2025
Elephants Kill Three Villagers in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh
On Monday morning, three people in Madhya Pradesh were tragically killed by elephants.
These individuals were gathering leaves in the forest when the elephants attacked them.
The elephants are believed to have come from a nearby tiger reserve.
Authorities are investigating, and the government is providing financial assistance to the families of those who died.
Three villagers were killed in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh by wild elephants.
The attacks occurred in three separate incidents between 6 and 8 a.m. on Monday.
The victims were collecting tendu leaves in the forest when attacked.
The elephants are believed to have come from the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
The Chief Minister announced financial aid of ₹25 lakh to each victim's family.
- Who
- Umesh Kol, Devganiya Baiga, and Mohanlal Patel
- What
- Three villagers were killed by elephants
- When
- Monday, May 19, 2025, between 6 and 8 a.m.
- Where
- Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Elephants attacked villagers collecting tendu leaves
- Number of Victims
- Three
- Location
- Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- May 19, 2025
- Time of Incidents
- 6 to 8 a.m.
- Activity of Victims
- Tendu leaf collection
- Financial Aid Per Family
- ₹25 lakh
