Kochi: A Jharkhand native, Sanjay, who was undergoing treatment after being attacked by a wild buffalo in Malakkappara, died on Thursday morning. The attack occurred on Sunday evening, leaving him with severe spinal and internal injuries. Hospital authorities confirmed that these injuries led to his death.

The incident happened while Sanjay was buying goods from a shop. He was walking on the road when a wild buffalo suddenly charged at him. Locals rushed him to a nearby Tata hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was later shifted to a hospital in Pollachi for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday morning.

Malakkappara is an area known for frequent sightings of wild animals, including buffaloes, elephants and leopards. Sanjay and his family had been living there for years. It remains unclear whether his body will be transported to Jharkhand.