Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Wild Boar Attack in Keralam Kills Woman, Injures Three
A group of people were walking to a religious centre early in the morning.
They came across wild boars, which attacked them.
A woman named PK Fathima, who was 60, died after being taken to hospital.
Three other people were hurt, but their injuries were described as minor.
Police said the group often sees wild boars in the area.
Residents have also complained that the animals raid crops.
A 60-year-old woman, PK Fathima, died after a wild boar attack in Malappuram.
Three people—Muhammad Ali, Hameed and VP Abdullah—were injured.
The group was walking to a religious centre for dawn prayers when they encountered wild boars.
Police said Fathima and Ali, who were at the front, were attacked first.
The other three sustained minor injuries; police said they would be discharged after medical examinations.
- Who
- PK Fathima, Muhammad Ali, Hameed and VP Abdullah were attacked.
- What
- A wild boar attack killed Fathima and injured three others.
- When
- Sunday, October 11; the group was on its way for dawn prayers.
- Where
- Malappuram, Keralam.
- Why
- The group encountered a sounder of wild boars while walking to a religious centre.
- Fatality
- PK Fathima, 60, of East Chathaloor, Edavanna.
- Injured
- Muhammad Ali, Hameed and VP Abdullah.
- Injury severity
- The three injured people sustained minor injuries, according to police.
- Hospital outcome
- Fathima died after being taken to a nearby hospital.
- Police account
- Fathima and Ali, who were walking at the front, were attacked first.
- Local context
- Police said wild boars are frequently seen in the area and residents have complained about crop raids.