
A forest ranger was killed in an elephant attack at Thiruvizhamkunnu near Mannarkkad on Tuesday evening. The attack occurred when Shaiju, 28, a temporary observer, tried to drive away an elephant that had strayed into human habitations. Shaiju was part of a 10-member forest team deployed to drive away the elephant. Shaiju sustained serious injuries and was taken to a private hospital in Mannarkkad. But he soon died.
Published – 10 March 2026 20:58 IST





