Published: 02:39 AM, 14 December 1901
Rohingya man killed in elephant attack
A Rohingya refugee is trampled to death and five others injuried in what is believed to be a wild elephant attack in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar on January 19, 2018. Reuters file photo
A Rohingya man was killed in an elephant attack in Majurchhara area of Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Ukhia upazila early Friday.
The deceased was identified as Yakub Ali, 45, son of Mahmud Ali.
A wild elephant entered the camp around 3 am and killed Yakub by using his turtle, said officer-in-charge of Ukhia Police Station M Abul Khayer quoting family members.
Earlier, 12 Rohingyas, including women and children, were killed in several elephant attacks in the Rohingya camp.
