Chhattisgarh SP, wife hurt as they try to escape elephant that charged at them

Trilok Bansal, a 2016 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who is serving as superintendent of police of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, was on an outing with his wife in Amaru forest when a wild elephant charged at them

Published on: Nov 3, 2021, 22:38:01 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Superintendent of police (SP) of Chhattisgarh’s Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district and his wife were injured on Wednesday after they fell while trying to escape a wild elephant that charged towards them.

Senior Chhattisgarh police officer Ratanlal Dangi said when Trilok Bansal and his wife went close to the herd, a female elephant charged at them . (Representative Image/Reuters)

Trilok Bansal, a 2016-batch IPS officer, and his wife were on an outing. They went to see a herd of elephants in the district’s Amaru forest after learning about its movement in the area when the incident happened, Inspector General of Police Bilaspur range Ratanlal Dangi said.

“Local and forest personnel were present on the spot when Bansal and his wife reached the spot. When the two went close to the herd, a female elephant charged at them prompting them to run. They were trying to escape when Bansal and his wife fell,” the senior police officer said. Dangi added that forest personnel accompanying them started screaming to draw the elephant’s attention. “The elephant got distracted and ran towards them,” said the IG.

“ Trilok sustained minor injuries on his head while his wife was safe. The two were rescued by forest personnel and shifted to the district hospital,” the IG added.

The SP was shifted to Bilaspur for medical examination.

Narmrata Gandhi, district collector, said both the SP and his wife are out of danger.

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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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