An elephant rider or mahout was trampled to death by his elephant in Marina Tea Garden in Kulaura upazila of Moulovibazar on Saturday noon (September 23).
The deceased was identified as Gonu Mia (mahout), 42, son of one late Siraj Mia, hailed from Monsora village of Kormoda union.
Family Sources said the incident took place at noon while Gonu Mia was heading for work in the garden. The elephant suddenly became anxious, therefore, charged him after grabbing him with its trunk and trampled him to death.
Later the body was recovered from the spot and taken to the factory of Marina Tea Garden.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kulaura Police Station confirmed the matter to Banglanews.
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