India: Man dies after ‘killer’ elephant Arikomban goes on rampage

A wild elephant that has terrorised villages and destroyed dozens of properties, retailers and vehicles in latest months in India has killed an eleventh man over the weekend, in accordance with native experiences.

The elephant, named Arikomban, had wreaked havoc in town of Cumbum within the state of Tamil Nadu in latest days.

Authorities within the space had urged residents to remain indoors over the weekend as they tried to tranquilise and relocate the elephant.

Officials additionally stopped electrical energy and public transport whereas the elephant made its manner via the city.

The man who was killed was an autorickshaw driver, who was in his car when the elephant destroyed it.

He escaped however suffered a extreme head damage and inner bleeding after falling whereas making an attempt to run away from the elephant.

The animal additionally injured at the very least three different folks.

It has since retreated into forests within the space.

In latest years, it’s believed that Arikomban has killed a complete of 11 folks and destroyed round 300 homes and retailers within the southern Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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The elephant’s identify could be translated to “rice tusker” within the language Malayalam, spoken in Kerala.

He earned his identify as he typically raided native retailers and kitchens for rice.

Arikomban was additionally topic to a case at Kerala High Court taken by offended residents calling for the native authorities to take care of the recurring elephant assaults.

A function movie in regards to the elephant’s life can also be beneath growth.