Farmer Dies in Suspected Elephant Attack in Wayanad, Kerala

A farmer named Rajeev died on March 4 in Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala, in a suspected elephant attack. Locals found him with elephant footprints nearby after he went to drive off an elephant from his farm. A senior forest official stated the cause of death will be confirmed after a postmortem. Residents have protested animal attacks, citing inadequate compensation and ineffective hanging fences to prevent such incidents.