Village Head killed in Jamshedpur while going to vote

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, May 25: Surendranath Hansdah, the 65-year-old village head of Gobarabani village in Muturkam Panchayat, Baharagora block of East Singhbhum district, was trampled to death by a wild elephant. The incident occurred on Saturday morning as Hansdah was on his way to the polling booth at Dholabeda through the forest to cast his vote.

According to reports, Hansdah was attacked by a wild elephant, which led to his immediate death at the scene. The news of the incident quickly spread, and a crowd of villagers gathered at the spot. The forest department has been notified of the tragedy.

Local residents have expressed growing concern as elephants have been causing havoc in the area for several days. An estimated 25 wild elephants are reportedly roaming the region, posing a significant threat to the safety of the villagers.