Elephant enters Tripura's Khowai house, kills elderly woman, sparking protests
India
In Tripura's Khowai district, an elephant broke into a bamboo house and killed an elderly woman, leading to major protests by villagers.
Locals blocked roads and gathered outside police and forest offices, demanding action to stop the recurring elephant attacks in their area.
Tripura plans corridor after 2nd fatality
Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the grieving family to offer support as officials worked to calm tensions.
This marks the second deadly elephant incident in Khowai within six weeks.
In response, the state plans to set up an elephant corridor, hoping it will help keep both people and wildlife safer going forward.