Elephant herds terrorise rubber estate workers, ravage crops in Keralam’s Palappilly
Over 30 wild elephants have been moving through the Muply‑Chokkana area of Kerala’s Palappilly region, causing repeated damage to rubber plantations and other crops. Farmers in the nearby Karikulamkadavu village report losses despite having installed fences, and estate workers say the herds are increasingly aggressive toward humans. Local authorities are monitoring the situation and exploring non‑lethal deterrents, while residents fear further attacks.