Forest Watcher Killed by Wild Elephant During Tiger Census in Kerala

Overview

• The fatal encounter occurred in the Attappadi forest range of Palakkad district during tiger census work by a three-member team.
• A wild elephant charged the group on their return, two officials sustained minor injuries, and Kalimuthu was later found dead nearby, police said.
• The deceased was serving as a forest department watcher and was part of the frontline staff conducting the census.
• Authorities said the incident took place inside the forest range while the team carried out standard census procedures.
• The development was reported through a Press Trust of India wire carried by News18.