Farmer killed by wild elephants near Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border

A farmer was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants near the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border, sparking protests from local residents. Authorities have promised to deploy kumki elephants to manage the conflict and are advising farmers to avoid fields during high-risk hours.
A farmer was trampled to death by a herd of six wild elephants near the Andhra Pradesh -Tamil Nadu border on Monday (August 3, 2026) night, setting off protests in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu . On the Chittoor side, farmers are staying out of their fields, unsure where the herd will move next.
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