In a press statement, Dobriyal said more staff was mobilized to ensure and security of people in village, besides cordoning off the entire area.

Hyderabad: Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) RM Dobriyal said a compensation of Rs.10 lakh would be offered to the victim’s family.

In a press statement, Dobriyal said more staff was mobilized to ensure and security of people in village, besides cordoning off the entire area. Forest staff were conducting tom-tom programmes to create awareness among villagers.

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The Revenue department has also been alerted to ensure the villagers do not venture out, he said.

A forest jeep was also chased by the elephant for about 200 metres, but the staff managed to escape unhurt, he said.