Palakkad: A 65-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack at Mundur in Palakkad district early on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kumaran, a native of the area.

According to sources, the incident took place around dawn, when Kumaran had stepped out of his house. 

Forest guards arrive, but face resistance

Forest officials arrived at the scene shortly after being alerted. However, local residents in protest have prevented the authorities from removing the body. 

The incident has added to growing anxiety among communities living close to forest areas in Kerala, where human-wildlife conflicts continue to rise.