A housewife of a poor family was killed by a wild elephant while collecting wood in Fansiakhali Wildlife Sanctuary of Cox’s Bazar North Forest Division. Jamila Begum (35) is the housewife who died after being attacked by a wild elephant on Tuesday (April 23). The deceased housewife is the wife of Shah Alam of village Ringbong Chagirshahkata of ward no. Mehraj Uddin, Phansiyakhali Range Officer confirmed this information. He said that any person is prohibited from entering the Fansiakhali Wildlife Sanctuary in Chakria without permission. Apart from putting up warning signboards at several places, several awareness meetings have also been held to warn that anyone who enters there may be attacked by wild animals. Still, men and women of various ages enter to steal trees or collect wood without permission. Although there are occasional casualties due to wild animal attacks, human access to the sanctuary is not being stopped. He also said that on Tuesday, Jamila, a housewife of a poor family, went to the wildlife sanctuary to collect wood. He died after being attacked by a rogue elephant around 12:30 noon. Jamila Begum’s body was taken to her home by her relatives. Range officer Mehraj Uddin said that in addition to the police station, the higher authorities have been informed in writing. ABN/Mukul Kanti Das/Jasim/Galib
