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Para-Teacher Killed After Being Trampled by Wild Elephants in Dhanbad
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:48 PM
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A para‑teacher died after being trampled by wild elephants near Dhanbad, Jharkhand, authorities said.
A para‑teacher working in a local school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, lost his life after being trampled by a group of wild elephants that entered the area.
The incident occurred in the outskirts of the city, where the elephants were reportedly moving through forested land.
Local police and forest officials responded to the scene and confirmed the death of the teacher.
The authorities have urged residents to stay away from the forested zones and to report any wildlife sightings promptly.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of people working near wildlife habitats in the region.
The incident occurred in the outskirts of the city, where the elephants were reportedly moving through forested land.
Local police and forest officials responded to the scene and confirmed the death of the teacher.
The authorities have urged residents to stay away from the forested zones and to report any wildlife sightings promptly.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of people working near wildlife habitats in the region.