Man Killed In Wild Elephant Attack Near Dharmasthala

Mangaluru: A 60-year-old man was killed after being attacked by a wild elephant near Sauthadka Gundi, located in Kokkada village of Dharmasthala police limits, about 70 km from Mangaluru.

The victim, Balakrishna, a resident of Sautadka, was reportedly attacked between 11 am and 12 noon on Thursday. The elephant attack proved fatal, leading to his death.

His body was later shifted to the Belthangady Government Hospital for post-mortem.

Upon receiving information, Dharmasthala police, forest officials, and representatives from the local gram panchayat rushed to the scene to assess the situation. Dharmasthala Police have registered a case and initiated further legal proceedings.