A 60-year-old woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Deogarh district of Odisha on Sunday, according to forest officials.
The deceased has been identified as Pati Pradhan, a resident of Aunli village in the district.
According to Deogarh Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Rashmi, the investigation revealed that the victim had entered the Aunli Khesara forest to collect Mahua flowers when she was attacked by the elephant.
Upon receiving the information, local police and forest department officials reached the scene and sent the body for a post-mortem examination.
Officials said compensation will be provided to the victim’s family in accordance with government norms.
