Wild elephant kills mother and four-year-old son in Chitwan
Summary
A wild elephant killed a mother and her four-year-old son in Bharatpur, Chitwan after attacking their home, leading to a fire and ongoing police investigation.
Key Points
- A wild elephant attacked a home in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-23, Belhatta, Chitwan, killing a woman and her four-year-old son.
- The victims were identified as 25-year-old Ashika Bote and her son Bharat, who died on the spot while sleeping.
- Ashika's husband, Purna Bote, attempted to drive the elephant away by lighting a fire, which caused partial burning of their thatched house.
- Police and local residents controlled the fire and the police are investigating the incident amid increasing human-wildlife conflicts near forest areas in Chitwan.
