Man Killed In Wild Boar Attack In Kerala’s Kollam

Kollam: A 62-year-old man was killed in a wild boar attack near Thenmala in Kollam district on Friday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Raghunathan Pillai of Uppukuzhi, Chaliyekkara.

According to officials, Raghunathan was walking home with two others at around 10.45 am when a wild boar suddenly charged at them. While his companions managed to flee, he was unable to escape and was attacked by the animal, sustaining severe injuries.

He was rushed to the Punalur Government Taluk Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, the FIR stated. Police have registered a case of unnatural death and initiated an investigation. The body will be handed over to relatives after the post-mortem examination.

Meanwhile, the government has announced financial assistance of 10 lakh rupees to the bereaved family. Punalur MLA P. S. Supal said an immediate relief of 10,000 rupees would be provided. He also stated that one family member would be given employment in the Forest Department. The MLA further informed that land would be purchased and a house constructed for the family.

Raghunathan is survived by his wife and daughter.