Angul: An elderly woman was crushed to death in an elephant attack at a village under Athamallick forest range in Angul on Wednesday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Subasini Nayak (60).
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According to sources, the incident took place when Subasini had gone to a nearby forest to attend nature’s call. A wild elephant attacked and trampled her to death.
Following the incident, locals staged a demonstration and demanded compensation for the bereaved family.
Meanwhile, a herd of elephants has been wreaking havoc at Gadgadbahala village in Tureikela under Kantabanji forest range in Balangir district.
