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Forest Teams Track Stray Tusker After Three Villagers Killed Near Chaibasa

Officials attribute the deaths to a tusker separated from its herd, attacking out of fear.

Overview

  • Three men were killed in separate late-night attacks across Bandijhari, Birsinghhatu and Roro villages under the Roro forest range in West Singhbhum, according to forest officials.
  • Two women from Birsinghhatu suffered serious injuries and are undergoing treatment at Chaibasa Sadar Hospital.
  • A Quick Response Team has been deployed to track the elephant and warn residents to avoid areas the animal frequents.
  • Families of the deceased received ₹10,000 each as immediate relief, with compensation under government norms to follow after required documents are submitted.
  • Authorities highlight a wider conflict across nearby ranges, noting recent crop and house damage in Chandil with hundreds of compensation claims, and separate fatalities reported Sunday in West Singhbhum and Latehar.