Tribal Tragedy: Crisis in Wayanad Amidst Elephant Attacks

A man was killed by a wild elephant in Wayanad, sparking protests over government inaction to prevent similar incidents. The community demanded compensation and job for the victim's family, leading to a hartal call by local politicians against the rising fatalities in the region.

A 27-year-old Balakrishnan was tragically killed by a wild elephant in Attamala, near Chooralmala, late Wednesday, as reported by police.

In protest against the inadequate measures to prevent such attacks, locals demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation and a government job for a dependent from the victim's family, which led to widespread unrest.

Following the incident, local leaders lambasted the state government, accusing it of negligence and announced a hartal in Wayanad, calling for stricter measures to protect residents living near forest areas from wild elephant attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)