Woman killed in elephant attack in Kanchanpur

Summary

A 60-year-old woman was killed after a herd of wild elephants entered a settlement in Shuklaphanta Municipality-2 of Kanchanpur district on Tuesday night. The elephants damaged her house before trampling her to death, while her husband escaped unharmed.

Key Points
  • A herd of wild elephants entered Tarapur settlement in Shuklaphanta Municipality-2, Kanchanpur, on Tuesday night.
  • Laxmi Dagaura, 60, died on the spot after being trampled by the elephants.
  • The elephants damaged Dagaura’s house before attacking her while she and her husband were asleep.
  • A joint team of the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and park authorities reached the site.
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