Fatal Elephant Attack in Chhattisgarh: 58-Year-Old Man Killed as Human-Wildlife Conflicts Intensify

Oct 09, 2025 06:08 pm CST

A mentally challenged man was trampled to death by wild elephants in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, highlighting the growing human-elephant conflicts in the region. Forest officials report that a 17-elephant herd has been roaming the area, contributing to the concerning trend that has claimed 320 lives in the state over the past five years.