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Tirupati Farmer Killed by Wild Elephants
27 Jun
Summary
- A 65-year-old farmer was killed by wild tuskers near Devineni Indlu village.
- The farmer was on night watch at his farmlands when attacked.
- Authorities caution locals and plan to drive elephants back.
A tragic incident unfolded in Tirupati district where a 65-year-old farmer lost his life in an attack by wild tuskers. The victim, B Thimma Reddy, was on night watch at his farmlands near Devineni Indlu village in Pakala mandal when a herd of elephants suddenly attacked him, resulting in his immediate death.
Pakala police and forest department personnel were dispatched to the location. Mr. Reddy's body was transferred for a postmortem examination. Following the incident, police registered a case and issued advisories for locals to avoid unnecessary travel, especially during late hours, due to the ongoing presence of elephants in the area.
The forest department has committed to implementing measures aimed at safely guiding the tuskers back to their natural habitat. Deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan expressed his sorrow over the incident, extending condolences to the bereaved family. He directed officials to ensure swift disbursement of ex gratia financial compensation to the victim's family.
