- A 17-year-old girl, identified only by her first name Pooja, was killed by a wild elephant near her home in Bettathuru village, Kodagu district, Karnataka, on 28 February.
- The sudden attack occurred about 5.30pm, and her body was later taken for a post-mortem examination.
- The incident sparked anger and grief, leading to protests by villagers and local organisations who blocked a national highway, demanding action from authorities.
- The Karnataka government announced compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the victim's family following the public outcry.
- The attack highlights a persistent human-wildlife conflict in the region, with 254 people killed by wild animals in Karnataka over the past five years, and similar incidents reported in other Indian states like Jharkhand.
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