Family Members Injured as House Collapses in Night Attack
Key Points:
- Mother and daughter killed in elephant attack
- Three family members seriously injured
- Villagers protest against forest department
JAMSHEDPUR – A wild elephant killed a woman and her daughter while injuring three others after attacking a house in Chandil late Friday night.
A deadly elephant attack struck Haraat village under Ichagarh police station. The incident happened around 2 a.m. on Friday night.
Meanwhile, the elephant demolished a residential house during the attack. Debris from the collapse trapped three family members inside.
However, the deceased were identified as Chaina Mahato, aged 36. Her daughter Amita Mahato, aged 13, also died instantly.
Meanwhile, the injured include Kamalchand Mahato, Santula Mahato, and Mohanlal Mahato. All suffered serious injuries due to the collapse.
Moreover, family members screamed after the house fell apart. Hearing the noise, the mother and daughter rushed outside.
However, the elephant was standing nearby at that moment. It attacked both and crushed them on the spot.
Meanwhile, forest officials shifted the injured to MGM Hospital. Their condition remains serious, according to reports.
On the other hand, police reached the site soon after receiving information. The bodies were sent for postmortem at Seraikela Sadar Hospital.
Moreover, the forest department announced compensation for the victims. One lakh rupees was given immediately to the family.
Meanwhile, officials promised an additional seven lakh rupees after formalities. Each injured person received ten thousand rupees for treatment.
However, anger spread among villagers after the incident. Residents blamed authorities for failing to control elephant movement.
Moreover, this year alone, elephants have killed three people in the Chandil region. Several others have also suffered injuries in similar encounters.
Meanwhile, human-elephant conflict has increased in Jharkhand recently. Forest areas shrinking and food shortages are cited as key causes.
In contrast, villagers demanded better safety measures and early warning systems. They also called for stronger action from the forest department.
In the affected region of Chandil, such attacks have become frequent. Residents continue to live under constant fear.
