Tragic End: Labourer killed in Coimbatre by wild elephant attack

Joseph Dhanapal, a native of Maduvarayapuram in Coimbatore's Poondi Forest Range, was found dead following an attack by a wild elephant. The incident is being looked into by the forest department and Alandarai police.


Coimbatore : In Coimbatore, officers from the forest department were patrolling the Poondi forest area, which is part of the Poluvampatti forest range.

In a canal close to the water shed, a body of an unidentified person was discovered.

After afterwards, an examination showed that he had passed away due to an elephant assault.

The Alandarai police were told about this by the forest department. As soon as they arrived, the police retrieved the body and transported it to the government hospital in Coimbatore for an autopsy.

Joseph Dhanapal (39), a native of Madhwarayapuram, has been identified as the dead.

The forest department believes the man perished after being assaulted by a wild elephant while passing by last night.

Furthermore, because the carcass was discovered in a deep forest, the forest department is keeping a tight eye on the wild elephant's movements.

The death of a labourer after being assaulted by a wild elephant has shocked the inhabitants of Madhwarayapuram.

Students, teachers and parents celebrate Checkpoint milestone at Spectrum Northern Lights School, Coimbatore

Spectrum Northern Lights School in Coimbatore celebrated its Primary Checkpoint Examination results, recognising student...

Union MoS Muralidhar Mohol reviews Coimbatore Airport expansion works

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol held discussions with airport officials at Coimbatore Airpor...

Dr S Rajasekaran receives Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Vaidyak-Ratna Award

Ganga Hospital Chairman Dr S Rajasekaran was honoured as the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Vaidyak...

Union Budget 2026 lays roadmap for manufacturing, MSMEs and skills: CII Southern Region

CII Southern Region said Union Budget 2026–27 provides policy support for manufacturing, MSMEs, agriculture and skills,...

1054 Park Group students set world record in e-waste awareness drive

A total of 1054 students from Park Group of Institutions created a world record in Coimbatore by identifying and categor...

From kolams to Silambam: Harvest Fiesta lights up VIBGYOR High, Coimbatore

VIBGYOR High Coimbatore celebrated Harvest Fiesta 2026 with a vibrant Pongal event featuring traditional décor, cultural...