A farmer was trampled to death in a wild elephant attack in Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari Upazila early on Friday (Dec 20).
The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Monir Ahmed, hailed from Chakdhalar Kalukata area in the upazila, reports BSS.
Samsul Alam, elder brother of Monir, said the incident occurred around 2am in Dhankhola crop’s field when Monir keeping his eyes on his paddy bundles. Monir Ahmed died on the spot.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Naikhongchhari Sadia Afrin confirmed. She said the elephant also damaged his paddy bundles during the attack.