Kannur, Kerala (March 2, 2025) – A 70-year-old farmer tragically lost his life after being attacked by a wild boar in Panoor, near Kannur, on Sunday morning. According to local police, the victim, identified as Sreedharan, was targeted by the animal around 8 AM while he was visiting his farm.
Hearing Sreedharan’s desperate cries for help, nearby residents quickly rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, the locals found the wild boar continuing its assault. Despite their immediate efforts to rescue the elderly man, he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
Responding swiftly to the shocking incident, Kerala’s Forest Minister, A K Saseendran, has sought an urgent report from the District Collector and the Chief Forest Conservator. Addressing media personnel, Minister Saseendran emphasized that the area had previously not reported significant wildlife-related incidents and was not marked as a hotspot by the Forest Department.
“The Panchayats have already been authorised to cull wild boars,” Saseendran noted. “If they failed to act, we will thoroughly investigate the reasons behind their inaction.”
Authorities are also set to investigate whether any negligence or oversight occurred on part of the Forest Department or Panchayat officials.
Kathirur police officials stated that a preliminary investigation is ongoing, with an FIR yet to be filed.
The tragic incident has raised serious questions about wildlife management practices and preventive measures in rural areas of Kannur.
Hearing Sreedharan’s desperate cries for help, nearby residents quickly rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, the locals found the wild boar continuing its assault. Despite their immediate efforts to rescue the elderly man, he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
Responding swiftly to the shocking incident, Kerala’s Forest Minister, A K Saseendran, has sought an urgent report from the District Collector and the Chief Forest Conservator. Addressing media personnel, Minister Saseendran emphasized that the area had previously not reported significant wildlife-related incidents and was not marked as a hotspot by the Forest Department.
“The Panchayats have already been authorised to cull wild boars,” Saseendran noted. “If they failed to act, we will thoroughly investigate the reasons behind their inaction.”
Authorities are also set to investigate whether any negligence or oversight occurred on part of the Forest Department or Panchayat officials.
Kathirur police officials stated that a preliminary investigation is ongoing, with an FIR yet to be filed.
The tragic incident has raised serious questions about wildlife management practices and preventive measures in rural areas of Kannur.