A 22-year-old youth was trampled to death by a herd wild elephants at Pramanikdih forest area under the Jamua police station here on Sunday.
The deceased was identified Sudama Ram belonging Jamua village in Giridih district. The body was found inside bush beside a forest path under the Pramanikdih rang at about 12 noon, nearly half km away from his house.
According to reports, the victim was attacked by a group of wild elephants at around at 11 am. Sudama died as he sustained severe injuries on his head and hand, report says. Footprints on the scene indicate that a herd of elephants has ventured into the human habitation after crossing a nearby hill. Forest officials and police have started a probe into the incident.