Woman dies in elephant attack in Chikkamagaluru, second death in six days

Key Highlights

• The deceased has been identified as Boramma, 33, a native of Kudligi taluk in Ballari district.
• On February 16, another person who hailed from Haveri district, was killed by an elephant.
• Following the death, local people staged protests at Balehonnur and demanded that the Forest Department capture the wild elephants roaming in the area.
• The officers had assured the protesters that they would drive back the elephants to the forests.
• However, within six days, one more person has died in the same location.