A wild boar that attacked a boy at Thiruvambady was shot dead on Saturday.
The 12-year-old boy was attacked by the animal at Cheppilangod near Thiruvambady. Adnan, son of Sanoop, was returning home from Thiruvambady town after buying groceries when the animal attacked him. He sustained injuries on his legs. He is recuperating at a private hospital at Thiruvambady.
Meanwhile, the animal that got trapped inside a nearby house was shot dead by a shooter empanelled by the Forest department. Wild animal attacks are common in the upland regions, including Thiruvambady, where farmers have been demanding protection for their life and property.
