ES Reporter 

BANDERDEWA  Dec 16:   A young man sustained serious injuries today after being attacked by a wild elephant in the forested area of Nowbangha Nalla, about 7 km from Banderdewa Police Station. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm when the victim, identified as Chukhu Obi (22), ventured into the forest to check on his Mithuns.
The elephant attacked suddenly, leaving Obi severely injured. Upon receiving reports of the incident, a team led by  Kipa Hamak, Officer-in-Charge of Banderdewa Police Station, and ASI KB Singh, accompanied by local residents, rushed to the scene.
The team rescued the injured youth and transported him in a police vehicle to Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) for immediate treatment. Obi, a resident of Dobam Village in Banderdewa Circle and the son of the late Chukhu Taba, is currently under medical care.
The prompt intervention by the police and local community played a crucial role in ensuring Obi received urgent medical attention, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts in man-animal conflict scenarios, stated a release.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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