Angul, Dec 31: In another tragic incident of human–wildlife conflict, a woman was killed in an elephant attack in Angul district on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at Saharagoda Sunabhui village, where a tusker attacked a woman near a tube well.

The deceased has been identified as Jili Behera, aged around 35. According to sources, she had gone early in the morning to fetch water from a nearby tube well when the elephant attacked her, killing her on the spot.

The incident has triggered panic and grief in the village, with residents expressing anger and concern over their safety. Tension continues to prevail in the area. Locals alleged that herds of elephants frequently roam near the village and accused the Forest Department of failing to control their movement, resulting in repeated loss of human lives.

Villagers have demanded immediate intervention and effective measures to ensure public safety. As per reports, Forest Department officials had not reached the spot till the filing of this report.