The deceased has been identified as Thenarasu of Tamil Nadu.  Thenarasu had come to visit his relative Ayyavu who is working in Devarakadu estate.

A wild elephant attacked him while returning from Gonikoppa.  Other two who were accompanying Thenarasu too have suffered injuries.

A case has been registered at Ponnampet police station.  Sub Inspector Ramareddy, Thithimathi RFO Monnappa and others visited the spot.