IndiaTwo people were killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, bringing the total number of fatalities in the state to three this week. The incidents occurred in the early hours in the Chhal and Kapu forest ranges, with villagers reporting panic as elephants entered residential areas. In one case, a villager was killed while fleeing her home, and in another, a laborer was killed while stepping outside to relieve himself. Forest officials confirmed the deaths and stated that financial aid of ₹25,000 has been provided to the victims' families, with additional compensation pending. Human-elephant conflict has persisted in northern Chhattisgarh for over a decade, expanding into central regions, with frequent reports of casualties and crop damage. Officials noted that over 330 people have died in such attacks across the state in the past five years.
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