Athirappilly: A young Adivasi man was killed in a wild elephant attack in the forests near Athirappilly. The deceased has been identified as Sebastian (20), son of Thamban, a resident of the Adichilithotti tribal settlement.

The tragic incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday night, when Sebastian and a group of friends were returning from the forest after collecting honey. It was during their return that the wild elephant attacked, fatally injuring Sebastian.

Local authorities and forest officials have launched an investigation into the incident. More details are awaited.