Brief
Woman dies in suspected wild boar or bear attack near Mydukur, Andhra Pradesh
Authorities are probing the fatal attack after locals found the victim with severe facial injuries.
By Felo News Desk · Published
deccanchronicle.com reported that N. Balasubbamma died after a suspected wild boar or bear attacked her near Shettivaripalle village in the Mydukur assembly constituency of YSR Kadapa district on Friday morning. She had gone to a field to collect grass when the animal allegedly struck, leaving her with severe facial injuries and killing her on the spot. Her grandson Sandeep, who was nearby, raised the alarm, and locals arrived to find her dead.
Forest officials reached the scene shortly after, examined the area and later shifted the body to Proddatur Government Hospital for a post‑mortem. Mydukur Urban police, acting on a complaint by Balasubbamma’s son Venkateswara Reddy, have registered a case and begun an investigation, while forest officials are working to identify the animal involved. The incident has heightened fear in nearby villages, where residents worry that water‑scarce wildlife may be entering human habitations.
Key facts
- N. Balasubbamma was killed by a suspected wild boar or bear near Shettivaripalle village, Mydukur, on Friday. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Her body was taken to Proddatur Government Hospital for post‑mortem examination. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Mydukur Urban police have registered a case following a complaint by her son. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “Woman Killed; Wild Animal Attack Suspected”
