Residents of the area said they had repeatedly raised concerns over the growing presence of wild elephants near populated regions and accused authorities of failing to implement effective preventive measures despite several earlier incidents.
Idukki: In a shocking twist to what was initially reported as a tragic wildlife incident, the death of 42-year-old Seetha in Kerala’s Peerumade forest area is now suspected to be a case of murder, not an elephant attack as claimed by her husband, Binu, autopsy report revealed. Seetha was found dead on Friday, and Binu.