Chhattisgarh man trampled to death while trying to take selfie with an elephant

The kin of the deceased have been given an instant relief amount of ₹25,000 and the body has been sent for post-mortem.

Published on: Mar 1, 2021, 24:20:16 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A man was trampled to death by a female elephant when he was trying to take a selfie with the animal and its calf in Sarangarh forest range of Raigarh district on Sunday.

After the elephant attacked and killed the man, it moved southwards leaving behind the 2-year-old calf, which is still in the village. (FOREST DEPT).

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Pranay Mishra said that the elephant was crossing a village called Gudhyari when the villagers tried to chase it away along with its calf. The animal panicked and started running.

“Suddenly, the deceased Manohar Lal (21) along with three others went near the elephant trying to take a selfie….The jumbo killed Manohar on the spot while the other three managed to flee,” said Mishra.

The kin of the deceased have been given an instant relief amount of ₹25,000 and the body has been sent for post-mortem.

Mishra said after the elephant killed the man, it moved southwards leaving behind the 2-year-old calf, which is still in the village.

According to forest officials, it was the same female elephant that had attacked and killed an elderly woman in Malda village of the area on Friday.

“We are camping in the village since the calf is also waiting. We hope that the elephant will come back at night,” said Mishra.

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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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