Kerala Govt announces Rs 10 lakh aid for family of farmer killed in wild boar attack

ANI March 3, 2025 181 views

A tragic incident unfolded in Kannur when a farmer named Sreedharan was fatally attacked by a wild boar during Sunday morning's farm work. The attack occurred around 9 am, with the victim rushed to Indira Gandhi Hospital in Thalassery but ultimately succumbing to his injuries. Kerala's Forest and Wildlife Department has responded by announcing Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance for the bereaved family. The first installment will be provided through Kannur Divisional Forest Officer S Vysakh after the funeral rites.

"Financial assistance will be handed over through Kannur Divisional Forest Officer" - Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department
Kannur, March 2: The Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department has announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the family of a farmer, who was fatally attacked by a wild boar in the Patyam Muthiyanga field, the Kerala government's Public Relations Department said in a statement on Sunday.

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Wild boar attack claims farmer Sreedharan's life in Kannur

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Kerala govt announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

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Incident occurred Sunday morning in farm

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Funeral scheduled for Monday at 10 am

As per officials, the first installment of the compensation will be handed over to the family through Kannur Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) S Vysakh after the funeral rites.

The attack took place on Sunday morning at around 9 am when the wild boar entered the farm and attacked Sreedharan. He was rushed to Indira Gandhi Hospital in Thalassery for treatment but succumbed to his injuries.

Following the incident, an inquest was conducted, and a post-mortem examination was carried out at Pariyaram Medical College Hospital. His funeral is scheduled to take place at his homestead at 10 am on Monday.

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