Subrahmanya: Two people were trampled to death by a wild elephant at Renjilady village of Kadaba Taluk on Monday morning.
The victims have been identified as Ranjitha (21) and Ramesh Rai Naila (55).
The elephant attacked Ranjitha near her house when she was on her way to work at Renjiladi Milk Society where she was employed. Hearing her screams, Ramesh who was nearby rushed to rescue her and was also injured by the elephant.
Ramesh died on the spot due to the injuries whereas Ranjitha breathed her last while being taken to the hospital.
For the past several months, the wild animal attacks have increased, locals said.
Advertisement
Locals refuse to hold funerals; demand DC and DFO to visit the spot
Following the deaths, the local residents insisted that the District Deputy Commissioner and DFO should come to the scene and expressed their anguish over the negligence of the Forest Department. The funeral of the deceased will not be held until the officials arrive, they warned and demanded a permanent solution to the wildlife menace.
Kadaba police, forest department zonal officials, and revenue department officials were seen trying to pacify the angry locals.
