The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Rangamati

A herd of wild elephants killed an Octogenarian attacking his home situated at a remote hilly village of Chandraghona yesterday evening, police said.

The victim was identified as Aminur Rahman, 80, of Hatimara village under Chandraghona Union of Kaptai Upazila in the district.

The herd of wild elephants numbering 20 to 25, suddenly attacked the thatch house of the victim at around 6 PM on February 28 when he was sitting on the yard of the house, the police said.

Sensing the presence of the wild elephants, Qaiyum, 8, grandson of the victim instantly went to adjacent areas and communicated the news of advent of wild elephants. Being informed, locals and relatives rushed to the victim's house and found the old man dead.

Md Abdus Sattar, 32, son of the dead filed a UD case today with Chandraghona thana in this connection, the police said.