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Elephant kills 60-year-old man during morning walk in Bengaluru
The attack occurred near Rajarajeshwari Medical College; officials plan to capture the animal and compensate the family.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A sub‑adult, tuskless elephant attacked and killed 60‑year‑old Nagaraj on Mysuru Road in Bengaluru at about 5:10 a.m. on Monday, according to the New Indian Express.
Nagaraj was walking with his daughter near Rajarajeshwari Medical College when the lone elephant, suspected of having separated from its herd, entered the area, broke part of the college’s compound wall and struck the man.
Forest Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy visited the hospital where the post‑mortem was conducted, offered condolences and said the family would receive compensation of Rs 20 lakh plus a Rs 4,000 pension.
Reddy added that officials are using patrols and drones to locate the animal, which will be captured and sent to Dubare elephant camp or another facility. He noted this is the first such incident in the city in five‑to‑six years and that a meeting with forest officials will be held to strengthen wildlife corridors.
Key facts
- 60‑year‑old Nagaraj was killed by an elephant on Mysuru Road in Bengaluru at about 5:10 a.m. on Sep 29, 2026. (newindianexpress.com)
- The elephant was a sub‑adult, tuskless male that had strayed from Bannerghatta National Park. (newindianexpress.com)
- Forest Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy announced compensation of Rs 20 lakh and a Rs 4,000 pension for the victim’s family. (newindianexpress.com)
- Authorities are using patrols and drones to locate the elephant, which will be captured and moved to Dubare elephant camp. (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “Jumbo kills 60-year-old out on morning walk on Mysuru Road”
