Latehar: A group of elephants created havoc under Balumath Police Station area of this district as they not only destroyed crops but also killed a youth and seriously injured an old man.
The tuskers trampled one Bandhan Ganjhu (36) in Bukru village who was seriously injured in the incident. He scummed to his injuries while being rushed to RIMS Ranchi. Upon receiving information forest officer along with police reached on the spot and gave Rs 25,000 as immediate compensation and said that as per compensation norms Rs 4 lakh will also be paid to the family.
Later the group of elephants moved to Chamatu village they injured an old man identified as Maghe Oraon. Forest officials said that the elephants are coming towards the villages on regular intervals in search for food.
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