Forest Officials Provide Aid to Family of Elephant Attack Victim in Chaibasa
Forest officials visited the family of a villager killed by a rogue elephant in West Singhbhum district on Monday. They assured financial support and provided immediate relief items. This visit occurred ten days after the tragic incident that claimed the life of 40-year-old Prakash Tanti.
Immediate Relief and Compensation Process
The officials from Kharpusi and Saranda forest ranges offered initial assistance to Tanti's grieving family. They delivered a sack of rice and a torchlight to help them through this difficult time. The family also received a nominal cash amount as part of the immediate relief package.
Jitendra Prasad Singh, the Kharpusi forest range officer, explained their actions. "We provided Rs 25,000 for carrying out Tanti's last rites," he stated. "Another Rs 5,000 will reach the family very soon. We have collected all necessary documents to process the full compensation."
Shankar Bhagat, the Saranda forest range officer, accompanied Singh during this visit. Together they gathered the required paperwork from Tanti's surviving family members. The Jharkhand state government currently provides Rs 4 lakh to families of victims killed in wild animal attacks.
Details of the Tragic Incident
Prakash Tanti stepped out of his Tilkoti village home on the morning of January 2nd. The farmer went to answer nature's call in a nearby bush when the rogue elephant attacked him. The violent encounter killed Tanti on the spot, leaving his family devastated.
Tanti served as the sole breadwinner for his family of four. He is survived by his wife Saju, their two daughters, and his mother. The family resides in Majhgaon block, approximately 110 kilometers from Chaibasa.
Elephant's Movement and History
The dangerous elephant has now crossed into neighboring Odisha. It currently stays in the forests of Keonjhar district, where it has remained for over seventy-two hours. This particular elephant carries a deadly history.
This rogue elephant has killed twenty people, including a forester from West Bengal. Its movement between states continues to concern forest officials and local communities. The animal's unpredictable behavior poses ongoing risks to villagers in the region.
The Times of India highlighted the plight of Tanti's family in a recent report. This coverage brought attention to their situation and the need for prompt assistance. Forest officials responded by visiting the family and initiating the compensation process.
