Elephant on rampage kills farmer

A farmer attacked by an elephant was pronounced dead on admission to hospital on Saturday.

The victim, Mohideen Bawa Ibrahim, 42, of the Razack Moulana Village, Pottuvil, was a father of three.

Residents in the area had complained about the wild elephant menace to the relevant officials mamny a time but no action has been taken to date.

Potttuvil Police are investigating.