Apart from that, Jamal, another forest watcher on duty, suffered serious injuries after falling into a gorge while fleeing from the elephant.

The forest watchers were attacked by a wild elephant named Balakrishnan from Muthalamada. The elephant chased them for almost one kilometre before trampling Noushad to death. Meanwhile, Jamal who suffered injuries was shifted to a government hospital in Gudalur. His condition remains critical.

The locals staged a protest with Noushad’s body demanding measures to prevent wild animal attacks in the area. They also demanded compensation for the family of the deceased.