An elderly man was killed in elephant attack near Kelamangalam here.
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According to the police, the deceased was identified as Venkatesh (68) of Pommathathanur. During the early hours of Sunday, while Venkatesh stepped out of his house, he was chased by a wild tusker and attacked, police said. Venkatesh succumbed to injuries at the spot itself.
Kelamangalam police rushed to the spot and recovered the body. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
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