In yet another elephant attack in Sundargarh district, a 46- year- old person died on Wednesday late night. Barsuan forest officials, after getting information on Thursday morning, conducted post mortem and handed over the body to his family members.
Meanwhile, the number of death due to elephant attack in Sundargarh district during last 15 days has gone up to four. A woman had been critically injured in an incident.
The deceased was identified as Roshan Purti (46) , a native of Patamunda village under Koira police station. He resides with his brother in the premises of Kamanda steel factory under Barsuan forest range. On Wednesday night at around 11.30 pm, a tusker entered into the premises of steel factory. Seeing Purti, the tusker attacked him and killed him on the spot.
“As per provision, his family members will get Rs 3 lakh after they submit necessary papers,” said Range Officer, Barsuan Forest Range MK Nath.