Bhubaneswar, June 17 -- One person was killed in an elephant attack in a forest area near Sana Nuapada under the Badabahal range of Rairakhol in Sambalpur district on late Tuesday night.

The deceased has been identified as Narendra Pradhan of Tamparasingha village under Kishorenagar block. Forest department officials have reached the spot and initiated an investigation.

According to preliminary information, a tusker has been roaming in the area for the past two to three days in search of food, leading to repeated movement between forest and nearby villages.

On Tuesday night, locals stayed awake and attempted to drive the elephant back into the forest as it entered human settlements frequently in search of food.

However, despite effor...