Pana Bariha, Sunanda, Aditya : Tragic Elephant Accident Kills Mother and Kids

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A tragic incident occurred in Saldihi village, Bargarh, where a woman and her two children were crushed to death by an elephant while they were sleeping. The deceased, identified as 33-year-old Pana Bariha, her daughter Sunanda (11), and son Aditya (3), were asleep when the elephant entered their house in search of food. Pana’s husband, Bipin Bariha, narrowly escaped the attack. Three other individuals injured in the incident are receiving treatment at Padampur community health centre. The Divisional forest officer (DFO) of Bargarh has sanctioned a compensation amount of £60,000 for each deceased family member, with a total of £1.80 lakh to be provided to the Bariha family soon.

Tragic Elephant Attack Claims Lives of Mother and Two Children in Bargarh Village

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a peaceful night turned into a nightmare for the residents of Saldihi village in Bargarh’s Jharbandh block. The tranquility of the village was shattered as a wild elephant entered the village in search of food, leading to a devastating tragedy that claimed the lives of a mother and her two young children.

Victims Identified

The victims of this tragic incident have been identified as 33-year-old Pana Bariha, her 11-year-old daughter Sunanda, and her 3-year-old son Aditya. Pana’s husband, Bipin Bariha, narrowly escaped the wrath of the elephant, but was unable to save his wife and children from the horrific fate that befell them.

Details of the Incident

The incident occurred late at night, around 11 pm, while the Bariha family was fast asleep in their humble abode. The peaceful slumber of the night was shattered as the wild elephant broke into their house, trampling the unsuspecting victims in their sleep. The horrifying event left the entire village in shock and mourning.

Compensation and Support

Following the tragic incident, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Bargarh, Bikram Dev Pattnaik, took swift action to provide support to the bereaved family. A compensation amount of `60,000 has been sanctioned for each of the deceased, totaling to `1.80 lakh for the Bariha family. Additional compensation will be issued once the postmortem reports are received.

Preventive Measures

In response to the elephant attack, a team comprising foresters, forest guards, and elephant squad members has been deployed in Saldihi village to monitor the movement of the elephant herd in the area. These preventive measures aim to prevent any further incidents and ensure the safety of the villagers.

The tragic loss of Pana Bariha, Sunanda, and Aditya has left a deep scar on the close-knit community of Saldihi village. The devastating impact of human-wildlife conflict serves as a stark reminder of the need for conservation efforts and coexistence between humans and wildlife in our ecosystems.

As the village mourns the loss of three precious lives, the authorities are working diligently to provide support and prevent any future incidents of such nature. The memory of the victims will forever remain in the hearts of their loved ones, as the community comes together to heal and rebuild in the wake of this tragic event.