3 killed in elephant attack in Chittagong

Three sexagenarians have been killed in an attack by a herd of rampaging elephants in Boalkhali Upazila of Chittagong.

The deceased are Zaker Hossain, 63, Md Taher, 65, and Abdul Mabud, 60.

A herd of wild elephants rampaged through Popadia, Sripur Kharandwip, and Kodurkhil areas of the Upazila on Sunday morning.

Confirming the matter, Boalkhali Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Achhiya Khatoon said: "The elephants also killed a cow and destroyed two dwelling houses."

“Steps will be taken to compensate the affected people by the forest department,” the UNO said.   

Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) police outpost Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Alauddin Talukder said Taher and Mabud died on the spot.

"Zaker was announced dead on arrival at the CMCH," ASI Alauddin added.