Erode (Tamil Nadu), March 9 An 80-year-old woman was killed by an elephant in the district, according to forest officials on Monday.
According to officials, Ramkumar (20), from Kaakayanure, located within the Anthiyur forest area, found the woman's body on Sunday. He informed the police and also forest personnel.
A team of forest officials from Anthiyur, along with police, rushed to the scene. The woman, identified as Meena, was found lying dead with injuries.
According to local people, the woman usually went to the forest to collect tamarind. On Sunday, she went to the forest and did not return.
The woman's body was taken to the Government Hospital in Anthiyur, and the post-mortem revealed that she was killed by an elephant.
The police have registered a case and are investigating.