Forest Watcher Killed During Elephant Drive Operation in Kerala's Palakkad

Overview

• Police identified the victim as Shaiju, 28, who had served as a forest watcher for three years.
• The incident occurred in the evening at Chenerikkunnu under the Mannarkkad police station limits in Palakkad district.
• A team of forest staff was attempting to drive away a wild elephant that had strayed into a habitation area when the attack happened.
• Shaiju suffered severe injuries, was rushed to a hospital, and could not be saved.
• Details were reported via a PTI agency feed and carried by outlets including News18 and Rediff.