Farmer killed by wild boars while bringing paddy from jhum field in Rangamati's Rajasthali

A farmer named Harimoni Tripura, 45, has died in an attack by wild boars while bringing paddy from a hill jhum field in Rajasthali upazila of Rangamati. The incident happened on Monday morning, 26 October.

The deceased Harimoni Tripura was the son of Omaipro Tripura of Ballipara area, Ward No. 2 of Ghilachari union in Rajasthali upazila.

The deceased's elder brother John Tripura said Harimoni had gone on Monday to bring paddy from the hill jhum field. At that time a herd of wild boars suddenly rushed towards him. Although he tried to run to save his life, the boar attack severely mauled his body and he died on the spot.

Local people later recovered his body from the scene. It was learned that his body will be cremated on Tuesday, 27 October.

Ghilachari Union Parishad Chairman Robert Tripura, confirming the truth of the incident, said the matter has been informed to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and the concerned police station.