Man trampled to death by tusker in Dhenkanal

Dhenkanal: In a tragic incident, a man was trampled to death by a tusker in Mahulikholi village under Kapilas forest ranges in the district on Friday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Kishori Chandra Beura.

According to sources, the incident took place in the wee hours of Thursday when Beura was coming out of his house.

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The pachyderm dragged him with its trunk and trampled him to death, sources added.

More details are awaited.