Woman killed, three others injured in wild boar attack in Keralam’s Malappuram
A 60-year-old woman died and three others were injured following a wild boar attack in Malappuram, Keralam. The incident occurred while the group was walking to a religious center for dawn prayers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflict in the region, where residents frequently report crop raiding and safety concerns regarding wild boars.
A 60-year-old woman died and three others sustained injuries in a wild boar attack here on Sunday, the police said.
The police identified the deceased as P.K. Fathima of East Chathaloor, Edavanna. The injured are Muhammad Ali, Hameed and V.P. Abdullah.
The incident occurred when a group of people were on their way to a religious centre for dawn prayers and encountered a sounder of wild boars.
Ms. Fathima and Mr. Ali, who were walking at the front, were the first to be attacked, following which the wild boars charged at the others, the police said.
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where Ms. Fathima succumbed to her injuries.
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