Chikkamagaluru: Ina tragic incident near Kerekate in Sringeri taluk, two brothers were killed after being attacked by a wild elephant early this morning. The victims have been identified as Harish and Umesh, residents of Keremane village.

According to sources, Harish had gone out to collect fodder for cattle when a wild elephant suddenly charged at him. Hearing his brother’s screams and noticing their dog barking frantically, Umesh rushed out of the house to check what was happening — only to be attacked by the same elephant. Both brothers died on the spot.

The incident occurred within the Kudremukh National Park limits, an area that comes under the Karkala forest range. Sringeri police and forest officials visited the spot and began an inquiry.

Meanwhile, anger erupted among local res

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