Farmer trampled to death by jumbo in Odisha

Balangir: A farmer was trampled to death by an elephant while guarding crops at his farmland last night. The tragic incident was reported from Dhaunradadar village under Agalpur block in Balangir district.

The deceased was identified as Sriram Biswal, a resident of Dhaunradadar village.

According to reports, the farmer had been to his farmland on Friday night to guard his crops. Suddenly, a wild elephant attacked him following which he died on the spot.

Expressing outrage over the incident, the deceased’s family as well as villagers demanded the administration for compensation.