The forest fringes of Pathanamthitta erupted into protests after a 50-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild tusker that wandered into a human habitat in the early hours of Monday. Taking a serious note, the Forest department has recommended a shoot to kill order for the animal.
The victim, identified as Biju Kudilil, 50, hailed from Puliyankunnumala, near Thulappally. The incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. when he ventured into his backyard to drive away the elephant.
According to reports, Biju woke up on hearing the elephant damaging crops on his property and attempted to chase it away. However, the elephant attacked him violently, resulting in his death.
