<p>Kannur: A 70-year-old farmer was killed in a wild boar attack in Panoor, near <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/kannur">Kannur</a>, on Sunday morning, police said.</p>.<p>The victim, Sreedharan, was attacked around 8 am while visiting his farm.</p>.<p>On hearing his screams, locals rushed to the spot and found the wild boar still attacking him. Despite their efforts to save him, he reportedly succumbed to his injuries.</p>.Mystery surrounds hospitalisation of toddler after allegedly eating chocolate.<p>Forest Minister A K Saseendran said an immediate report has been sought from the District Collector and the Chief Forest Conservator regarding the incident.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters, Saseendran stated that the area had not previously reported significant wildlife threats and was not listed under the hotspots identified by the Forest Department.</p>.<p>He added that authorities would examine whether lapses occurred on the part of the Forest and Panchayat officials.</p>.<p>"The Panchayats have already been authorised to cull wild boars. If they failed to act, the reasons for this inaction will be investigated," he said.</p>.<p>Kathirur police said that a preliminary inquiry is underway, and an FIR is yet to be registered in the case.</p>
<p>Kannur: A 70-year-old farmer was killed in a wild boar attack in Panoor, near <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/kannur">Kannur</a>, on Sunday morning, police said.</p>.<p>The victim, Sreedharan, was attacked around 8 am while visiting his farm.</p>.<p>On hearing his screams, locals rushed to the spot and found the wild boar still attacking him. Despite their efforts to save him, he reportedly succumbed to his injuries.</p>.Mystery surrounds hospitalisation of toddler after allegedly eating chocolate.<p>Forest Minister A K Saseendran said an immediate report has been sought from the District Collector and the Chief Forest Conservator regarding the incident.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters, Saseendran stated that the area had not previously reported significant wildlife threats and was not listed under the hotspots identified by the Forest Department.</p>.<p>He added that authorities would examine whether lapses occurred on the part of the Forest and Panchayat officials.</p>.<p>"The Panchayats have already been authorised to cull wild boars. If they failed to act, the reasons for this inaction will be investigated," he said.</p>.<p>Kathirur police said that a preliminary inquiry is underway, and an FIR is yet to be registered in the case.</p>