Baripada: Two forest department personnel critically wounded after being attacked by an elephant near Benapura village under the Betonati forest range here last night.
The duo was identifed as Pradip Dehury, Badampur forester and Jateen Kisku, a protection assistant.
The two were attacked by the tusker while they were escorting it back the jungle on Sunday night. They were rushed to PRM Medical College and Hospital for treatment by locals.
The incident has triggered anger among locals as the elephant menace in the locality and Rasagovindpur