Wild Elephant Attack Claims Two Lives In Angul

Angul: Two women were killed in a wild elephant attack at Badakantakula village in Bantala area of Angul district on Monday.

The deceased were identified as Muli Pradhan and Gouri Roul of the village.

According to reports, the incident took place while the two had gone to a nearby mango orchard to collect the fruits when an elephant attacked the duo. The pachyderm trampled Muli, killing her on the spot.

On the other hand, Gouri sustained critical injuries and was admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital, where she breathed her last during treatment.

A pall of gloom descended on the village after the tragic incident.