Chikkamagaluru: Another labourer fell victim to a fatal wild elephant attack in Chikkamagaluru. Anand Pujari, aged 55, met his untimely demise this morning while en route to his farm duties near Kanchi Nakal Durga, Aldur.

The unfortunate event happened within the Kesuvinakal coffee estate near Kanchinakal Durga in Aldur Hobli, Doddamavalli gram panchayat. Anand Pujari, a worker at the estate owned by Noor Ahmed, was ambushed by the wild elephant unexpectedly during his routine journey to the garden, resulting in his tragic demise on the spot.

Anand Pujari leaves behind his grieving wife, two daughters, and a son to mourn his loss.

Just a few months ago, two individuals met a similar fate in the Aldur area.

Forest officials, along with local village member Raju Pujari, have visited the site, and extended their condolences to the family of the deceased.

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