Wild elephant kills forest guard at Bengaluru's Bannerghatta national park: Report

On July 12, a wild elephant attacked and killed Forest Guard Madanna during a night patrol at Bannerghatta National Park.

Published on: Jul 13, 2024, 12:22:13 IST

By Yamini C S

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A tragic incident occurred at the Bannerghatta National Park in Bengaluru on July 12, where a wild elephant attacked and killed a Forest Guard, identified as Madanna, during his patrol. The attack took place at around 12:30 a.m. while Madanna was on duty in the Dodda Bande forest area of Kalkere, The Hindu reported.

Forest Guard Madanna, a dedicated member of the department for over 15 years, was known for his expertise in tracking and managing wild elephants. (AP File Photo)

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Forest Guard Madanna, a dedicated member of the Forest Department for over 15 years, was known for his expertise in tracking and managing wild elephants. He was highly skilled in detecting the presence of elephants.

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Karnataka Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre paid his last respects to Madanna, offering floral tributes to honour the brave forest guard. Khandre also offered condolences to Mandanna's family members, the report said.

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In response to this tragic loss, the state government has announced a compensation package of ₹25 lakh for Madanna’s next of kin. Additionally, the Forest Department will also offer a job to a family member on compassionate grounds to support them during this difficult time.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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