Overview
- Authorities report the attacks occurred late Thursday across separate villages in the Roro forest range under the Chaibasa Forest Division.
- The deceased were identified as Mangal Singh Hembrom, Hurdup Bahanda, and Vishnu Sundi, from Bandijhari, Birsinghhatu, and Roro respectively.
- Two women, including the wife of one victim, were seriously injured and are receiving treatment at Chaibasa Sadar Hospital.
- Officials say the elephant had strayed from its herd and attacked out of fear, and villagers are being warned to avoid areas the animal frequents.
- Immediate relief of ₹10,000 was given to each bereaved family, with compensation to be paid per government norms after required documents are submitted.