Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Elephants Kill Three, Including Child, in Chhattisgarh
In Raigarh, India, two elephants, including a mother and her baby, caused a tragedy.
They went on a rampage, sadly killing three people.
One of the victims was just a young child.
The attacks happened in two different villages.
The forest department is helping the families who lost loved ones and is keeping a close watch on the elephants.
Sadly, this kind of thing has happened before, with many people being killed in similar situations due to conflicts between people and elephants in this part of India.
Three individuals, including a child, were killed by elephants in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh.
The incidents occurred in two villages within the Lailunga forest range.
A female elephant and her calf were involved in the attacks.
The forest department provided immediate financial aid to the victims' families.
Human-elephant conflicts have caused over 320 deaths in the region in recent years.
- Who
- A female elephant and her calf attacked and killed three individuals, including a child.
- What
- Three people were trampled to death by elephants.
- When
- Tuesday night.
- Where
- Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- The article does not provide a reason for the elephant attacks.
Affected Population
Forest Department
Impact
Affected Population
Loss of life and property in elephant attacks.
Forest Department
N/A
- Location
- Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India
- Fatalities
- 3
- Victims
- 3-year-old, 46-year-old, 48-year-old
- Animals Involved
- Female elephant and calf
- Financial Aid
- Rs 25,000 per deceased's family