Jhapa: A man was crushed to death by an elephant at Phaktalung in Birtamod Municipality-7, Jhapa district. Khagendra Bahadur Khadka, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of District Police Office, Jhapa, said that 59-year-old Lok Prasad Limbu was attacked by the elephant in front of his house this morning. Police said that Limbu died on the spot.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the incident has raised concerns among local residents about the increasing human-elephant conflicts in the area. The authorities have been urged to implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The local community is in mourning following the tragic event, and discussions are underway on how to address the wildlife management issues in the region.