Daijiworld Media Network – Kadaba (MS)
Kadaba, Feb 20: Wild elephant attacked and killed two people early in the morning on Monday February 20 at Renjilady village in the taluk.
The deceased are identified as Ranjitha (21) and Ramesh Rai Naila (55).
Ranjitha, who is working at Peradka milk society was going to the society from her home early in the morning, when the tusker attacked her near her house. As she screamed, Ramesh Rai went to her rescue. He too was attacked by the pachyderm.
Ranjitha (left) and Ramesh Rai Naila
While a seriously injured Ramesh died on the spot, Ranjitha died on the way to the hospital, it is said.
The menace of wild elephants is seen in this area for the past few months.
People expressed anguish against the forest department in the wake of the unfortunate incident. In the midst of this, a verbal argument ensued and tense situation prevailed due to deleting of a video by Kadaba police, made by a person earlier highlighting the elephant menace in the area. Public have said that they will not carry out the final rites of both deceased if the minister and deputy commissioner does not come to the spot. People of the area are saying that the forest department is negligent about the continuous attack of elephants in residential areas of Renjilady.
A few days ago, Santhosh of Mardala, uploaded a video on YouTube giving report on the wild elephants menace in Renjilady area. Kadaba police had deleted the video based on the complaint filed by Aithoor PDO. The public is enraged on this matter also. All at the spot of the incident expressed anger against the forest department officials and took them to task.
The DFO later visited spot. He assured that they will trap the elephants by evening by bringing trained elephants from Nagarahole and Dubare camps. But the locals urged not to give any verbal assurances but in writing. The DFO assured that he will stay back and get the operation done.