Archive · 22 May 2025
Man Killed by Elephant in Keonjhar, Second Fatality
A man named Turu Naik, who was 50, died after an elephant attacked him while he was picking mangoes in the forest near Keonjhar.
This is the second time in a week that an elephant has killed someone in this area.
Forest officials are giving his family money to help.
Even though forest officials warn people, locals often go into the forest early in the morning to find food.
A 50-year-old man was killed by an elephant in Keonjhar district.
The victim was identified as Turu Naik from Sanajoda village.
The incident occurred early Thursday morning.
Naik was collecting mangoes in a forest when the attack happened.
The victim's family will receive ₹6 lakh in compensation.
- Who
- Turu Naik, a 50-year-old man
- What
- Turu Naik was killed in an elephant attack.
- When
- Early Thursday morning
- Where
- Keonjhar district
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but the victim was collecting mangoes in the forest.
- Victim
- Turu Naik
- Victim's Age
- 50 years old
- Location
- Sanajoda village, Champua forest range, Keonjhar
- Incident Time
- Early Thursday morning
- Cause of Death
- Elephant attack
- Compensation
- ₹6 lakh
- Initial Payment
- ₹60,000
