KOTTAYAM: A 58-year-old man was killed after an elephant ran amok on Wednesday. The dead has been identified as Babu of Poonjar. The incident happened Wednesday morning at 7.35 am at Erattupetta when Keetanparamban, the elephant owned by Babu was brought for carrying logs.
The elephant was in chains for days after showing symptoms of musth. Even after showing symptoms of musth, he used to obey Babu. On that belief, he went near him and unchained the elephant. The enraged elephant gored him to death and later created a tense situation. It was brought under control after firing tranquiliser darts.
Babu was the owner of Pala Timbers. A native of Theekoyi, Babu was staying in Palai. The same elephant had killed three persons earlier. It is also stated that an order was issued against the elephant’s entry in Meenachil taluk. The body of Babu was first taken to Erattupetta CMC Hospital and later to Kottayam Medical College Hospital.
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