An elephant trampled a woman to death near Badakuda village under the Barkot Forest Range in Deogarh district on Thursday.
The deceased was identified as Rambha Nayak (40). She had gone to a nearby field in the morning to attend nature’s call, during which the wild elephant attacked her.
She sustained critical injuries in the incident and was rescued by villagers, who then rushed her to the Barkot Community Health Centre. However, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment.
Being informed, officials of the Barkot Forest Range reached the village and started an investigation.
