Chhattisgarh: Elephant kills man in Korba district, third death in three days

The elephant attacked Mahendra Singh around 6 am while he was sitting on the veranda of his house in Gaurbora village

Published on: Dec 19, 2025, 16:49:49 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: A 35-year-old man was killed in an elephant attack on Friday in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district, taking the death toll from the same tusker to three in the past three days, forest officials said.

The elephant entered the Korba forest division early on Friday, triggering panic in nearby villages. (Representative photo)

The elephant attacked Mahendra Singh around 6 am while he was sitting on the veranda of his house in Gaurbora village under the Balco forest range, Korba Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Premlata Yadav said.

According to the DFO, the lone tusker—believed to have separated from its herd—had trampled two women to death in the Katghora forest division over the past two days.

The elephant entered the Korba forest division early on Friday, triggering panic in nearby villages.

Mahendra’s father, who was also at home, reportedly heard movement from the backyard and went to investigate. He found the elephant feeding on paddy stored there.

The tusker noticed him and charged towards the house, broke part of the veranda and entered it, attacking Mahendra. His father managed to escape.

Forest department officials reached the spot after being informed and sent the body for postmortem.

An ex-gratia assistance of ₹25,000 was provided to the family, while the remaining ₹5.75 lakh compensation will be released after completion of official formalities, the DFO said.

The forest department has urged residents to remain alert, keep a safe distance from elephants and avoid venturing into forest areas.

The same elephant had earlier killed Meena (35) in Binjhra village under the Jatga forest range on Thursday and Phulsundari (60) in Nimpani village under the Chaitma forest range on December 17, officials said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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