Mother and Son Killed by Wild Elephant 'Dhruve' in Chitwan
Summary
A wild elephant named Dhruve attacked a house in Chitwan's Jagatpur, killing a mother and her son. Locals protested against the park administration's negligence, demanding immediate control of the elephant.
Key Points
- A wild elephant 'Dhruve' attacked a house in Jagatpur, Bharatpur Metropolitan City, killing 25-year-old Ashika Bote and her four-year-old son Bharat Bote.
- The fire started while the family head tried to drive away the elephant with fire, causing house damage but no further casualties.
- Locals protested by blocking a bridge with the victims' bodies, demanding action against the elephant and the park administration's negligence.
- A four-point agreement was made involving the park, local government, and buffer committees to control the elephant, provide relief, rebuild the house, and reduce human-wildlife conflict.
